Battling cancer and unable to get vaccine, teacher dies from COVID-19 complications
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
Kelly Peterson was being treated for leukemia and had a compromised immune system. Her doctor decided the vaccine may be too hard on her body and suggested she wait, but despite wearing a mask, she became infected with COVID-19 and died. Her family hopes Kelly's story will inspire others to get vaccinated.
Daily new COVID-19 cases in US near 230,000, Johns Hopkins says
Data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Aug. 24 shows the U.S. recorded nearly 230,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours.
Data collected by Johns Hopkins University on Aug. 24 shows the U.S. recorded nearly 230,000 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours.
Pfizer CEO says COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant likely to emerge
Pfizer CEO said the company believes a COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant will likely one day emerge, though said a system is in place to quickly turn around a variant-specific jab.
Pfizer CEO said the company believes a COVID-19 vaccine-resistant variant will likely one day emerge, though said a system is in place to quickly turn around a variant-specific jab.
Chicago adds 4 states to COVID-19 travel advisory raising total to 43
Chicago health officials on Tuesday added four states to its COVID-19 travel advisory, raising the total number to 43 states and two territories.
Chicago health officials on Tuesday added four states to its COVID-19 travel advisory, raising the total number to 43 states and two territories.
Chicago FOP vows to put up a fight against the vaccine mandate for city workers
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez reports...
FOX 32's Roseanne Tellez reports...
City workers will 'absolutely' have to be vaccinated, Lightfoot says
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says city workers will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot says city workers will be required to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Chicago to spray insecticide to protect against West Nile Virus
The City of Chicago on Wednesday will spray insecticide on the North and Northwest sides to kill mosquitoes in order to protect against the West Nile Virus.
The City of Chicago on Wednesday will spray insecticide on the North and Northwest sides to kill mosquitoes in order to protect against the West Nile Virus.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
President Joe Biden called on Americans waiting for full FDA approval to get their COVID-19 vaccine after Monday’s FDA announcement of the Pfizer shot.
President Joe Biden called on Americans waiting for full FDA approval to get their COVID-19 vaccine after Monday’s FDA announcement of the Pfizer shot.
FDA grants full approval for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the significance of the Food and Drug Administration granting its full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the significance of the Food and Drug Administration granting its full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Health experts urge parents to stay up-to-date with their kids' immunization shots
Dr. Tamera Coyne-Beasley and Alicia Stillman stress the importance of adolescents getting their immunization shots before returning to classrooms this fall.
Dr. Tamera Coyne-Beasley and Alicia Stillman stress the importance of adolescents getting their immunization shots before returning to classrooms this fall.
COVID-19 vaccine '2.0' shows promises in fighting the virus
Pablo Pe?aloza-MacMaster from Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine talks about their research on the new version of the COVID-19 vaccine that has shown promising results against breakthrough infections in mice.
Pablo Pe?aloza-MacMaster from Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine talks about their research on the new version of the COVID-19 vaccine that has shown promising results against breakthrough infections in mice.
New push aims to get more diverse students engaged in the medical field
Dr. Denis Williams from Swedish Hospital's Mini-Medical School talks about the importance of getting a diverse field of students engaged in the health industry.
Dr. Denis Williams from Swedish Hospital's Mini-Medical School talks about the importance of getting a diverse field of students engaged in the health industry.
Mother honors son's only birthday wish and gets COVID-19 vaccine
A Houston woman, who now lives in Minnesota, says our report of a mother's dying wish to have her children get the COVID-19 vaccine, encouraged her to take the advice of family members and get the shot.
A Houston woman, who now lives in Minnesota, says our report of a mother's dying wish to have her children get the COVID-19 vaccine, encouraged her to take the advice of family members and get the shot.
Top university kicks hundreds of students out for failing to comply with vaccine mandate
More than 200 college students who didn’t comply with a school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement have been disenrolled ahead of the fall semester.
More than 200 college students who didn’t comply with a school’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement have been disenrolled ahead of the fall semester.
'Stop it': FDA warns ivermectin is not a COVID-19 treatment drug
The FDA is warning people not to take a drug, used to treat parasites in livestock, to treat or prevent COVID-19.
The FDA is warning people not to take a drug, used to treat parasites in livestock, to treat or prevent COVID-19.
Younger children more likely to spread COVID-19 in homes than older children, study says
A recent study published in JAMA suggests that children aged 3 and younger are more likely to spread COVID-19 within households compared to older children.
A recent study published in JAMA suggests that children aged 3 and younger are more likely to spread COVID-19 within households compared to older children.
Hard-hit states skyrocketing demand for COVID-19 antibody drugs
A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.
A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.
Breakthrough COVID case: Illinois Senate Republican Leader tests positive for virus despite being vaccinated
“I am very grateful to have been vaccinated and experiencing only mild symptoms," said Sen. McConchie. “I encourage everyone reading these words to be vaccinated and protect themselves and their families against the virus."
“I am very grateful to have been vaccinated and experiencing only mild symptoms," said Sen. McConchie. “I encourage everyone reading these words to be vaccinated and protect themselves and their families against the virus."
Eating 1 hot dog claims 35 minutes off life, study suggests
Sugary drinks, hotdogs, burgers and breakfast sandwiches were linked with most minutes of healthy life lost.
Sugary drinks, hotdogs, burgers and breakfast sandwiches were linked with most minutes of healthy life lost.
Illinois reports 24,682 coronavirus cases, 126 deaths in the past week
Public health officials on Friday announced 24,682 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 126 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.
Public health officials on Friday announced 24,682 new cases of the coronavirus in Illinois and 126 additional deaths have been recorded in the past week.