Feds ask city for vaccine records associated with Loretto Hospital
Federal investigators have reportedly asked the city for records of vaccinations tied to Loretto Hospital.
Federal investigators have reportedly asked the city for records of vaccinations tied to Loretto Hospital.
Court allows Biden's COVID-19 employer vaccine mandate to take effect
A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take effect.
A federal appeals court panel has ruled that President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger private employers can take effect.
Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5
Pfizer is testing an extra dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for babies and preschoolers after preliminary research hinted the usual two doses wouldn't be enough.
Pfizer is testing an extra dose of its COVID-19 vaccine for babies and preschoolers after preliminary research hinted the usual two doses wouldn't be enough.
Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5
Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.
Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.
Chicago firefighters ordered to comply with Lightfoot's vaccine mandate
An arbitrator has ruled that several unions representing Chicago firefighters and other city employees must follow Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s COVID-19 vaccination policy.
An arbitrator has ruled that several unions representing Chicago firefighters and other city employees must follow Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s COVID-19 vaccination policy.
Chicago activists demand city take action against Omicron COVID-19 variant
Among the requests, the Chicago activists want the city to require proof of vaccination for all indoor activities, like dining and shopping.
Among the requests, the Chicago activists want the city to require proof of vaccination for all indoor activities, like dining and shopping.
Abortion pills by mail to be allowed as US health regulators permanently loosen restrictions
The FDA permanently loosened restrictions on abortion pills, including the requirement for abortion pills to be picked up in person.
The FDA permanently loosened restrictions on abortion pills, including the requirement for abortion pills to be picked up in person.
Pfizer, Moderna vaccines recommended over J&J shot, CDC panel says
U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot.
U.S. health advisers are recommending that most Americans get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot.
Tips for preventing heart attacks over the holidays
Dr. Bryan Smith from UChicago Medicine dishes out tips for keeping your heart healthy and active during the holiday season when heart attacks are most common.
Dr. Bryan Smith from UChicago Medicine dishes out tips for keeping your heart healthy and active during the holiday season when heart attacks are most common.
Army: 98% of active duty got COVID-19 vaccine by mandatory deadline
The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.
The Army said 98% of its active-duty force has gotten at least one dose of the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine, as of this week's deadline.
Doctor who caught omicron at super spreader event says pandemic isn't just due to the unvaccinated
Debra says the blame for the ongoing pandemic should be placed on more than the unvaccinated, saying masks and other precautions need to continue to be used.
Debra says the blame for the ongoing pandemic should be placed on more than the unvaccinated, saying masks and other precautions need to continue to be used.
Brookfield Zoo dolphin receiving unique cancer treatment
A 47-year-old dolphin at Brookfield Zoo is receiving a unique cancer treatment.
A 47-year-old dolphin at Brookfield Zoo is receiving a unique cancer treatment.
Brookfield Zoo dolphin undergoing cancer treatment
A 47-year-old dolphin at Brookfield Zoo is receiving a unique cancer treatment.
A 47-year-old dolphin at Brookfield Zoo is receiving a unique cancer treatment.
Loyola University Chicago requiring students, staff to get COVID-19 booster shot
Loyola University in Chicago is now requiring all students, faculty and staff to get the COVID-19 booster shot if they're eligible as concerns about the omicron variant continue to grow.
Loyola University in Chicago is now requiring all students, faculty and staff to get the COVID-19 booster shot if they're eligible as concerns about the omicron variant continue to grow.
Loyola University Chicago requiring students, staff to get COVID-19 booster shot
Loyola University Chicago announced Wednesday they are requiring all its students, faculty and staff to get a COVID-19 booster shot if eligible.
Loyola University Chicago announced Wednesday they are requiring all its students, faculty and staff to get a COVID-19 booster shot if eligible.
Illinois reports 63% of residents fully vaccinated on 1-year anniversary of vax rollout
City and state officials marked the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout Wednesday by celebrating 18 million doses administered in Illinois.
City and state officials marked the one-year anniversary of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout Wednesday by celebrating 18 million doses administered in Illinois.
Omicron variant now makes up about 3% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC says
The CDC estimates that the new omicron variant of the coronavirus now makes up about 3% of COVID-19 cases reported nationwide.
The CDC estimates that the new omicron variant of the coronavirus now makes up about 3% of COVID-19 cases reported nationwide.
Kroger to end some COVID-19 benefits for unvaccinated employees
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
Kroger, the country’s biggest traditional grocery chain, is ending some benefits for unvaccinated workers as big employers attempt to compel more to become vaccinated with cases of COVID-19 again rising.
US COVID-19 death toll tops 800K amid increasing delta, omicron spread
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
The milestone is a sad ending to a year that held much promise with the arrival of vaccines, and comes as officials around the world are monitoring the spread of the new omicron variant.
Omicron variant is milder but better at evading vaccines, South African data indicates
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.
The omicron variant appears to cause less severe disease than previous strains, South African data suggests. But the Pfizer vaccine seems to offer less defense against infection.