US reaches milestone of more than 1 million vaccines administered

More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.

Illinois administers over 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines

More than 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday.

Chipotle not requiring workers to get COVID-19 vaccine, but will ‘strongly encourage it’

In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.

Health care worker in NYC has serious allergic reaction to coronavirus vaccine

Health officials in New York City report that a health care worker who was among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccination has had a serious adverse reaction.

Pfizer to give US another 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement.

US Surgeon General Jerome Adams observes vaccine rollout at Chicago hospital

U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams met Tuesday with Illinois health officials and stopped at a Chicago hospital to observe the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.

Fauci, other top health officials publicly receive first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Dr. Anthony Fauci, HHS Secretary Alex Azar, NIH Director Francis Collins and several health care workers received the first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.

Walgreens to help with vaccination rollout as more doses become available
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Dr. Kevin Ban, chief medical officer at Walgreens, talks about their plan to assist in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines to the general public.

FBI warns of potential COVID-19 vaccine scams as nationwide distribution gets underway

The FBI said signs of a scam can include being asked to pay out of pocket to get the coronavirus vaccine or being asked to pay to put your name on a vaccine waiting list.

Dr. Arwady on the Moderna vaccine rollout in Chicago
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Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady answers questions about the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines across Chicago.

Moderna provides second wave of US vaccine rollout
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Dr. Christina Ciaccio from University of Chicago Medicine talks about the latest news regarding coronavirus vaccine distribution.

Moderna vaccine could arrive in Illinois early this week

Moderna’s vaccine is expected to add millions of doses to the country’s vaccine supply. After receiving emergency FDA authorization on Friday, the hopeful COVID cure could be in states as early as Monday.

People over 75, essential workers next in line for COVID-19 vaccine

An expert committee put people 75 and older and essential workers like firefighters, teachers and grocery store workers next in line for COVID-19 shots.

CDC confirms COVID-19 vaccine allergic reactions, issues new guidance

The CDC said Saturday that it learned of severe allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine, and now recommends if a person has ever had a severe allergic reaction to any ingredient in a COVID-19 vaccine," then they "should not get that specific vaccine."