Every US state listed on Chicago's COVID-19 Travel Advisory for second consecutive week
For the second consecutive week, every U.S. state and four territories are on the Chicago Department of Public Health's COVID-19 Travel Advisory.
For the second consecutive week, every U.S. state and four territories are on the Chicago Department of Public Health's COVID-19 Travel Advisory.
Health officials let COVID-infected nurses and healthcare workers keep working
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
California health authorities announced over the weekend that hospital staff members who test positive but are symptom-free can continue working. Some hospitals in Rhode Island and Arizona have likewise told employees they can stay on the job if they have no symptoms or just mild ones.
Pfizer: Omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine human trials to begin late January
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
Pfizer confirmed it plans to start human trials of its omicron-specific COVID-19 vaccine later this month, potentially making it available to the public as soon as March.
US surgeons perform 1st transplant of pig heart into human patient
U.S. doctors have transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life — a first for medical science.
U.S. doctors have transplanted a pig heart into a patient in a last-ditch effort to save his life — a first for medical science.
Oak Park, Evanston to enforce vaccine mandate Monday
Oak Park and Evanston's mandates are separate from the larger Cook County mandate because they have their own public health departments.
Oak Park and Evanston's mandates are separate from the larger Cook County mandate because they have their own public health departments.
T cells from common colds may help protect against COVID-19, study suggests
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
T cells generated from the common cold may help protect against COVID-19, a new study found. But researchers stressed that "no one should rely on this alone."
Chicago takes top spot on bed bug cities list – again
For the second year in a row, Chicago has claimed the top spot on Orkin's 50 Bed Bug Cities List Monday for being infested with the most bed bugs nationwide.
For the second year in a row, Chicago has claimed the top spot on Orkin's 50 Bed Bug Cities List Monday for being infested with the most bed bugs nationwide.
CDC guidelines: When is the best time to get tested for COVID-19 after exposure?
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
With COVID-19 cases rising related to the omicron variant, the CDC explains the best time to get tested for the virus after exposure.
Popular Wheeling restaurant Bob Chinn's Crab House closing temporarily due to vaccine mandate
In a statement on the restaurant's website, the owners said that due to “unforeseen business circumstances brought about by the new Cook Country COVID-19 vaccination card mandate, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close our doors.”
In a statement on the restaurant's website, the owners said that due to “unforeseen business circumstances brought about by the new Cook Country COVID-19 vaccination card mandate, we have made the difficult decision to temporarily close our doors.”
Protest outside Chicago City Hall against vaccine mandate for entering bars, restaurants
The protesters said that the vaccine mandates eliminate a person's freedom of choice.
The protesters said that the vaccine mandates eliminate a person's freedom of choice.
Moderna CEO says fourth COVID-19 shot could be necessary
The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."
The CEO of Moderna says that a fourth coronavirus vaccine shot may soon be necessary due to declining efficacy of booster shots: "I still believe we’re going to need boosters in the fall of ’22 and forward," CEO Stephane Bancel said. "This virus is not going away. We’re going to have to live with it."
University of Illinois requiring staff, student to get COVID booster shot
The University of Illinois said all students, staff and faulty will need to get a COVID-19 booster shot.
The University of Illinois said all students, staff and faulty will need to get a COVID-19 booster shot.
CDC panel endorses Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for 12- to 15-year-olds
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
The CDC’s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, will weigh the panel’s advice before making a final decision soon.
Impact on kids' mental health during COVID pandemic
Schools are scrambling, trying to figure out how to handle this latest coronavirus surge.
Schools are scrambling, trying to figure out how to handle this latest coronavirus surge.
‘Flurona’: What you need to know about the flu, COVID-19 dual illness
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Cases of “flurona,” which is the casual term to describe a patient diagnosed with COVID-19 and influenza at the same time, are popping up in the United States.
Omicron symptoms: Is that runny nose COVID-19 or a common cold?
How can you tell the difference between COVID-19, a common cold and the flu? Cook Children's Medical Center said it can be nearly impossible to tell without a test because the most common symptoms of the omicron variant are similar to those of a cold or the flu.
How can you tell the difference between COVID-19, a common cold and the flu? Cook Children's Medical Center said it can be nearly impossible to tell without a test because the most common symptoms of the omicron variant are similar to those of a cold or the flu.
Start 2022 strong with workouts that tone and sculpt
Trainer Danyele Wilson joins Good Day Chicago to walk us through exercises to help tone and sculpt muscle.
Trainer Danyele Wilson joins Good Day Chicago to walk us through exercises to help tone and sculpt muscle.
Illinois hospitals flooded with COVID patients
Illinois hospital beds are filling up with more COVID-19 patients than at any other point in the pandemic ? prompting fears of employee burnout amid staffing shortages.
Illinois hospital beds are filling up with more COVID-19 patients than at any other point in the pandemic ? prompting fears of employee burnout amid staffing shortages.
Pfizer COVID-19 booster: Illinois reduces wait time following new CDC recommendation
Illinois public health officials said Tuesday they will adopt new federal recommendation that shortens the wait period for receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot.
Illinois public health officials said Tuesday they will adopt new federal recommendation that shortens the wait period for receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot.
Biden urges schools to remain open amid COVID-19 case surge, orders 20M antiviral pills
“We know that our kids can be safe when in school,” President Joe Biden said from the White House. “That’s why I believe schools should stay open.”
“We know that our kids can be safe when in school,” President Joe Biden said from the White House. “That’s why I believe schools should stay open.”