Record 95,000 COVID-19 vaccinations delivered in Illinois, officials say
Illinois public health officials on Friday reported administering more than 95,000 COVID-19 vaccinations in the previous 24 hours.
Illinois public health officials on Friday reported administering more than 95,000 COVID-19 vaccinations in the previous 24 hours.
Some countries could require ‘vaccine passports’ by summer 2021
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
Some European countries and tech leaders are already working together to develop a “vaccine passport” which could be required for travel this summer.
CPS to launch 4 school-based vaccination sites next week
Four school-based vaccination sites will launch next week and will offer 1,500 first-dose vaccinations each week that are solely dedicated for CPS staff.
Four school-based vaccination sites will launch next week and will offer 1,500 first-dose vaccinations each week that are solely dedicated for CPS staff.
South Korea offers free COVID-19 tests for pet cats and dogs
South Korea’s capital says it will give free coronavirus tests to pet dogs and cats if they come into contact with infected humans and show symptoms.
South Korea’s capital says it will give free coronavirus tests to pet dogs and cats if they come into contact with infected humans and show symptoms.
Caution remains key as Illinois and Chicago positivity rates hit lowest levels in months
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the state expanding the pool of those eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 1B and other coronavirus-related statistics.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the state expanding the pool of those eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Phase 1B and other coronavirus-related statistics.
Toni Preckwinkle on why Cook County won't expand pool of those eligible for vaccines in Phase 1B
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle provides her rationale for opting out of the state's expansion of those eligible for receiving COVID vaccines in Phase 1B.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle provides her rationale for opting out of the state's expansion of those eligible for receiving COVID vaccines in Phase 1B.
Biden says federal government has purchased enough COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans
President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.
President Joe Biden said his administration on Thursday purchased an additional 200 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines, putting the country on track to vaccinate most Americans by July.
Booster shots, second-generation vaccines: COVID-19 vaccine makers rush to adapt to coronavirus variants
Moderna and Pfizer have announced that they are prepared to make tweaks to their COVID-19 vaccines and are preparing for a potential booster dose to combat the mutated coronavirus variants circulating around the world.
Moderna and Pfizer have announced that they are prepared to make tweaks to their COVID-19 vaccines and are preparing for a potential booster dose to combat the mutated coronavirus variants circulating around the world.
Walmart, Sam's Club pharmacies to begin COVID-19 vaccines Friday
Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies across 22 states are receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Walmart and Sam's Club pharmacies across 22 states are receiving doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
CDC waives quarantine for vaccinated people after COVID-19 exposure, experts still say wear a mask
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
According to the most recent guidance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people who have been fully vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19 don’t have to quarantine, but many medical experts still urge social distancing and mask-wearing.
First case of COVID-19 variant originally identified in South Africa reported in Illinois
The first case of coronavirus disease variant B.1.351, first identified in South Africa, has been confirmed in Illinois.
The first case of coronavirus disease variant B.1.351, first identified in South Africa, has been confirmed in Illinois.
Will expanding Phase 1B eligibility be beneficial to Illinois' vaccine rollout?
Illinois State Republican Leader Sen. Dan McConchie dishes his thoughts on expanding the vaccine eligibility of those in Phase 1B and how it could impact the state.
Illinois State Republican Leader Sen. Dan McConchie dishes his thoughts on expanding the vaccine eligibility of those in Phase 1B and how it could impact the state.
Target offering employees incentives to get COVID-19 vaccines
Hourly team members at Target will get up to four hours of pay and free Lyft rides to get back and forth from vaccine appointments, the company said.
Hourly team members at Target will get up to four hours of pay and free Lyft rides to get back and forth from vaccine appointments, the company said.
Walgreen's, CVS upgrade protections against 'bot' attacks on vaccine programs
Daliah Saper, attorney at Saper Law, talks about the importance of protecting vaccines and online registries from bots and scammers looking to make a buck.
Daliah Saper, attorney at Saper Law, talks about the importance of protecting vaccines and online registries from bots and scammers looking to make a buck.
Chicago, Cook County will not expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Phase 1B
City and county officials announced Thursday that they will not be widening the pool of those eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine under Phase 1B, citing a "very limited" supply.
City and county officials announced Thursday that they will not be widening the pool of those eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine under Phase 1B, citing a "very limited" supply.
1 in 3 Americans say they certainly or probably won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine, poll finds
The poll suggests that substantial skepticism persists more than a month and a half into a U.S. vaccination drive that has encountered few if any serious side effects.
The poll suggests that substantial skepticism persists more than a month and a half into a U.S. vaccination drive that has encountered few if any serious side effects.
Pritzker: People with comorbidities, underlying conditions will be eligible for vaccine in Phase 1B
Individuals who have comorbidities and underlying conditions will be eligible to receive the COVID vaccine in Phase 1B, Gov. Pritzker said.
Individuals who have comorbidities and underlying conditions will be eligible to receive the COVID vaccine in Phase 1B, Gov. Pritzker said.
Latest medical developments on the COVID-19 vaccines
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the differences and similarities between the available coronavirus vaccines.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the differences and similarities between the available coronavirus vaccines.
Some employers offering incentives for taking the COVID vaccine
Brian Weinthal, attorney at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C., talks about why some companys are offering financial incentives for those who get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Brian Weinthal, attorney at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C., talks about why some companys are offering financial incentives for those who get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Gov. Pritzker draws ire for prioritizing inmates in COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Dr. Fred Markowitz, professor of sociology at Northern Illinois University, defends Gov. J.B. Pritzker's decision to include Illinois inmates in Phase 1B of the coronavirus vaccine distribution plan.
Dr. Fred Markowitz, professor of sociology at Northern Illinois University, defends Gov. J.B. Pritzker's decision to include Illinois inmates in Phase 1B of the coronavirus vaccine distribution plan.