Baltimore company launches device that detects COVID-19, flu
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.
'I truly regret not getting the vaccine': COVID-19 patient urges people to get vaccinated
An unvaccinated Virginia man is pleading with the public to make an appointment to get vaccinated after his illness left him hospitalized.
An unvaccinated Virginia man is pleading with the public to make an appointment to get vaccinated after his illness left him hospitalized.
Chicago area music festivals, concert venues cope with COVID
The spiking COVID cases are leaving many places in tight spots, including music festivals and events.
The spiking COVID cases are leaving many places in tight spots, including music festivals and events.
Masks required indoors at Illinois State Fair
Illinois State Fair attendees will be required to wear masks in public indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status.
Illinois State Fair attendees will be required to wear masks in public indoor settings, regardless of vaccination status.
More businesses requiring employees to get the COVID vaccine
New vaccine rules are putting human resources and managers in a tight spot.
New vaccine rules are putting human resources and managers in a tight spot.
'There are no beds left': Louisiana hospital says state in 'darkest days' of pandemic
The medical chief at Louisiana’s largest hospital called the current COVID-19 surge “the darkest days of this pandemic.”
The medical chief at Louisiana’s largest hospital called the current COVID-19 surge “the darkest days of this pandemic.”
Chicago-area restaurants say vax up or stay out
More Illinois businesses are asking patrons to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccinations, including a popular music venue and restaurant in the northwest suburbs.
More Illinois businesses are asking patrons to show proof of their COVID-19 vaccinations, including a popular music venue and restaurant in the northwest suburbs.
Proof of vaccination becoming a common requirement at Chicago-area businesses
There’s plenty of places to eat outdoors in downtown Arlington Heights. But if you want to eat indoors, at least one restaurant says you’ll have to prove that you’ve been vaccinated.
There’s plenty of places to eat outdoors in downtown Arlington Heights. But if you want to eat indoors, at least one restaurant says you’ll have to prove that you’ve been vaccinated.
FDA plan for COVID-19 boosters reportedly could be ready within weeks
The FDA’s plan for booster shots could be ready within weeks.
The FDA’s plan for booster shots could be ready within weeks.
IL Secretary of State tells employees to get vaccinated or be regularly tested
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is telling employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19 or undergo regular testing by fall.
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is telling employees to get vaccinated for COVID-19 or undergo regular testing by fall.
Illinois Secretary of State's Office tells employees to get vaccinated or be regularly tested
The edict comes just after Governor Pritzker announced that some state workers need to be vaccinated by Oct. 4th.
The edict comes just after Governor Pritzker announced that some state workers need to be vaccinated by Oct. 4th.
Suburban vaccination clinic offering free Six Flags tickets
Free tickets to Six Flags Great America will be offered at a vaccination clinic this weekend.
Free tickets to Six Flags Great America will be offered at a vaccination clinic this weekend.
FDA approval for Pfizer vaccine could spur more vaccinations
Michael S. Wolf from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the impact that the FDA approving the Pfizer vaccine could have on the nation's vaccination rate.
Michael S. Wolf from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the impact that the FDA approving the Pfizer vaccine could have on the nation's vaccination rate.
More women turning to IVF amid trend of becoming single moms by choice
Florence Ann Romano, childcare and village advocate, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the growing IVF trend and why more women are choosing to raise children on their own.
Florence Ann Romano, childcare and village advocate, joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the growing IVF trend and why more women are choosing to raise children on their own.
United Airlines requiring all US employees to be vaccinated
United Airlines will require employees in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, perhaps sooner, joining a growing number of big corporations that are responding to a surge in virus cases.
United Airlines will require employees in the U.S. to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by late October, perhaps sooner, joining a growing number of big corporations that are responding to a surge in virus cases.
Health officials warn of more possible COVID variants
The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.
The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.
California mandates vaccines for all health care workers by Sept. 30
California Department of Public Health announced all workers in health care settings must be fully vaccinated or receive their second dose by September 30, 2021.
California Department of Public Health announced all workers in health care settings must be fully vaccinated or receive their second dose by September 30, 2021.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signs menstrual product bill into law
A new Illinois law is going to make it easier for students and homeless people to have access to menstrual products.
A new Illinois law is going to make it easier for students and homeless people to have access to menstrual products.
Delta plus variant: What it is and how it differs from other coronavirus strains
Everything you should know about the new delta plus variant and how it differs from previous mutations.
Everything you should know about the new delta plus variant and how it differs from previous mutations.
Delta variant accounts for 93% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC estimates
CDC data shows the delta variant makes up 83.4% of COVID cases in the United States. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.
CDC data shows the delta variant makes up 83.4% of COVID cases in the United States. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.