What to make of the delta variant's rapid spread
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago dishes out takeaways from the latest COVID-19 and vaccine news.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago dishes out takeaways from the latest COVID-19 and vaccine news.
Moderna: Vaccine 93% effective up to 6 months but booster likely needed before winter
Moderna said its vaccine remained 93% effective 6 months after the second dose but believes a booster shot will “likely be necessary” going into winter.
Moderna said its vaccine remained 93% effective 6 months after the second dose but believes a booster shot will “likely be necessary” going into winter.
Monrovia woman contracts typhus after tossing dead rat in trash
Typhus is an infection that is caused by fleas, usually on dead rats.
Typhus is an infection that is caused by fleas, usually on dead rats.
Vaccinated people half as likely to be infected with COVID-19, new study says
The 37-page study showed participants who reported being vaccinated were at substantially reduced risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared with those who reported not being vaccinated.
The 37-page study showed participants who reported being vaccinated were at substantially reduced risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared with those who reported not being vaccinated.
Secretary of Defense Austin to announce mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for all active duty military
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin is expected Friday to announce a mandatory vaccine policy for all active-duty forces in the U.S. military.
Illinois Congressman Danny Davis pleads for communities of color to get vaccinated
Illinois Congressman Danny Davis is pushing for communities of color to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Illinois Congressman Danny Davis is pushing for communities of color to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Illinois Congressman Danny Davis pleads for communities of color to get vaccinated
Illinois Congressman Danny Davis is pushing for communities of color to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Illinois Congressman Danny Davis is pushing for communities of color to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Metro Chicago to require proof of vaccination for entry
If you plan to catch a show at The Metro, you'll need to be vaccinated and have a card to prove it.
If you plan to catch a show at The Metro, you'll need to be vaccinated and have a card to prove it.
COVID-19 lung X-rays show difference between vaccinated, unvaccinated patients
A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.
A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.
Advocate Aurora Health requiring all 75,000 employees in Illinois and Wisconsin to get vaccinated
Advocate Aurora says that all 75,000 employees, even those who work remotely and those who do not interact with patients, must be fully vaccinated by Oct. 15.
Advocate Aurora says that all 75,000 employees, even those who work remotely and those who do not interact with patients, must be fully vaccinated by Oct. 15.
Chicago firefighters asking people to fill the boot for muscular dystrophy
Chicago firefighters are once again taking to the streets, boots in hand, to raise money for kids with neuromuscular disease.
Chicago firefighters are once again taking to the streets, boots in hand, to raise money for kids with neuromuscular disease.
The importance of returning to the doctor after a year ravaged by the pandemic
Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones from the American Heart Association elaborates on the importance of rescheduling doctors visits that were obstructed by the pandemic.
Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones from the American Heart Association elaborates on the importance of rescheduling doctors visits that were obstructed by the pandemic.
New study takes a closer look at postpartum paternal depression
Darius Tandon from Northwestern University talks about their new study looking at paternal depression and addressing the mental challenges new fathers face.
Darius Tandon from Northwestern University talks about their new study looking at paternal depression and addressing the mental challenges new fathers face.
AstraZeneca study finds small clot risk after 1st COVID-19 shot, none after 2nd
AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.
AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.
Can employers legally require you to get vaccinated?
Brian Weinthal, attorney at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella P.C., talks about a myriad of legal issues surrounding employers requiring workers to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Brian Weinthal, attorney at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella P.C., talks about a myriad of legal issues surrounding employers requiring workers to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Will eligible students be required to get the COVID vaccine?
"180 million [Americans have been vaccinated.] How many more do you want to see before you're convinced that the vaccine is safe?" Novak said.
"180 million [Americans have been vaccinated.] How many more do you want to see before you're convinced that the vaccine is safe?" Novak said.
'This is a tragedy': Biden pleads for all Americans to get vaccinated
President Joe Biden pleaded for all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday.
President Joe Biden pleaded for all Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 on Tuesday.
Experts say vaccine requirements are not new
With vaccines like measles and rubella being a decades-old requirement for students, many are wondering whether eligible students should be required to get the COVID vaccine.
With vaccines like measles and rubella being a decades-old requirement for students, many are wondering whether eligible students should be required to get the COVID vaccine.
Biden pleads for Americans to get vaccinated
Biden criticized the governors of two states -- Florida and Texas -- where one-third of the country's new hospitalizations for COVID-19 are reported.
Biden criticized the governors of two states -- Florida and Texas -- where one-third of the country's new hospitalizations for COVID-19 are reported.
Some Chicago bars, restaurants requiring proof of vaccination
Before you can grab a drink at Meeting House Tavern in Andersonville, you'll be greeted by someone ready to check your ID...and vaccination status.
Before you can grab a drink at Meeting House Tavern in Andersonville, you'll be greeted by someone ready to check your ID...and vaccination status.