Illinois Republicans slam Pritzker as COVID-19 vaccinations lag

Illinois public health officials announced Thursday nearly 56,000 people in the state were vaccinated against COVID-19 on Wednesday as state Republicans questions Gov. J.B. Pritzker on why Illinois’ efforts in the area is lagging.

OC health care worker dies after receiving 2nd COVID-19 vaccine shot; official cause of death pending

Tim Zook's final Facebook post shared his excitement about getting his second COVID-19 vaccine shot. His widow now thinks he may have suffered a fatal reaction to it. His official cause of death is still pending.

Oregon health workers vaccinate drivers while stranded by snow

Oregon health workers who got stuck in a snowstorm on their way back from a COVID-19 vaccination event went car to car injecting stranded drivers before several of the doses expired.

Chicago Heights School District set to vaccinate 400 employees
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Will Seidelmann, principal of Chicago Heights School District 170, talks about how they plan to vaccinate hundreds of teachers and staff.

Coronavirus vaccine rollout slowly picking up steam
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Dr. Jewel Mullen from the University of Texas talks about the status of America's vaccine rollout and the increased coordination of state and federal authorities.

Illinois National Guard pitching in on vaccination effort across Cook County
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Lt. Alejandro Villafuerte from the Illinois National Guard talks about the seven mass vaccination sites they've opened in Cook County and how they have assisted in the vaccine distribution efforts.

Lawndale community leaders encouraging residents to get vaccinated
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Pastor James Brooks and Dr. Wayne Detmer join Good Day Chicago to talk about the importance of getting vaccinated and their efforts to give the Lawndale community correct information about the vaccine.

Educators set to get vaccine in March, but state doses lag

Teachers and child care workers will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine in early March, state health officials said Tuesday.

‘Wartime effort’: Biden boosting vaccine supply to states, buying 200 million more doses

President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”

WHO doesn’t recommend Moderna vaccine for pregnant women, unless at risk of high exposure

The World Health Organization released recommendations for the Moderna vaccine, saying it is “currently not recommended” for pregnant women unless they are at high risk of exposure.

Biden feels confident U.S. will be ‘well on our way’ to herd immunity by summer

President Joe Biden said Monday he’s confident the U.S. will be soon be vaccinating 1.5 million people per day - getting the country “well on our way” to herd immunity by summer.

Lawmaker wants $1,400 stimulus checks reserved for those who get vaccine

President Joe Biden unveiled a massive $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposal that aims to combat the coronavirus and begins to pump up a U.S. economy. 

Mayor Lightfoot gets vaccine as Illinois loosens COVID-19 rules

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot received a COVID-19 vaccine shot Monday as Illinois touted online signups and efforts to address racial equity at the start of its latest vaccination phase covering essential workers and residents ages 65 and older.

California resident dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, officials say

An investigation was underway, following the death of a person who died shortly after receiving a vaccine for the coronavirus in Placer County last week.

Walmart expects to deliver up to 13M COVID-19 vaccine doses per month

Walmart announced Friday that it expects to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month "when supply and allocations allow."

CDC changes guidance for 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccines amid shortages

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance regarding the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine amid nationwide shortages and widespread confusion plaguing vaccination efforts in many states.