Delta variant and COVID-19 vaccines: What to know
Dr. Emily Landon, the Chief epidemiologist at the University of Chicago, explains the essentials of the Delta variant and COVID-19 vaccines.
Dr. Emily Landon, the Chief epidemiologist at the University of Chicago, explains the essentials of the Delta variant and COVID-19 vaccines.
6 passengers test positive for COVID-19 after Royal Caribbean cruise
Six passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise in the Bahamas tested positive for COVID-19 while onboard the ship. Four of them were vaccinated, while two were unvaccinated minors.
Six passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise in the Bahamas tested positive for COVID-19 while onboard the ship. Four of them were vaccinated, while two were unvaccinated minors.
74% of COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts outbreak involved fully vaccinated people, CDC says
New data collected by the CDC shows the bulk of a COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts involved fully vaccinated people. But officials caution the public against drawing the wrong conclusion based on these findings.
New data collected by the CDC shows the bulk of a COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts involved fully vaccinated people. But officials caution the public against drawing the wrong conclusion based on these findings.
Biden sets COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers, directs DOD to do same
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that federal workers must show proof of receiving a COVID vaccine or submit to regular testing.
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that federal workers must show proof of receiving a COVID vaccine or submit to regular testing.
COVID-19 vaccine incentive: Biden calls for $100 payout to newly vaccinated
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
CDC: Cook County showing 'substantial' transmission of COVID-19, masks recommended indoors
The CDC is now recommending that everyone in Cook County wear a mask indoors, even if you are vaccinated.
The CDC is now recommending that everyone in Cook County wear a mask indoors, even if you are vaccinated.
Cook County showing 'substantial' transmission of COVID-19
The CDC is now recommending that everyone in Cook County wear a mask indoors, even if you are vaccinated.
The CDC is now recommending that everyone in Cook County wear a mask indoors, even if you are vaccinated.
AstraZeneca to seek US approval of COVID-19 vaccine in 2nd half of 2021
AstraZeneca said it will seek U.S. authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in the second half of 2021, a timeframe that has been delayed.
AstraZeneca said it will seek U.S. authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine in the second half of 2021, a timeframe that has been delayed.
Mom urges vaccination after loss of ‘healthy’ 28-year-old son to COVID-19
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
After losing her son to COVID-19, Christy Carpenter and her family are encouraging hesitant people to get the vaccine — if not for themselves, then for the people around them.
2 US Navy members have died from COVID-19 in past week
Navy officials declined to say whether either of the two members who died over the past week from COVID-19 had been vaccinated
Navy officials declined to say whether either of the two members who died over the past week from COVID-19 had been vaccinated
Breakthrough COVID cases: 169 fully vaccinated dead, 644 hospitalized in Illinois
More than 100 fully vaccinated people have died and 644 fully vaccinated people have been hospitalized due to COVID-19 in breakthrough cases, Illinois health officials said.
More than 100 fully vaccinated people have died and 644 fully vaccinated people have been hospitalized due to COVID-19 in breakthrough cases, Illinois health officials said.
Delta variant viral load 1,000 times higher than original coronavirus strain
A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.
A recent study sheds light on why the delta variant is so much more contagious than the original novel coronavirus strain, which first infected much of the global population last year.
Pfizer data suggests 3rd dose of vaccine 'strongly' boosts protection against delta variant
Pfizer shared limited data suggesting that a third dose of its original COVID-19 vaccine may “strongly” boost protection against the delta variant.
Pfizer shared limited data suggesting that a third dose of its original COVID-19 vaccine may “strongly” boost protection against the delta variant.
US records more than 70,000 new daily COVID-19 cases, 462 deaths
The delta variant has fueled a surge of COVID-19 infections across the United States, and new projections show no signs of the hyper-contagious variant showing down.
The delta variant has fueled a surge of COVID-19 infections across the United States, and new projections show no signs of the hyper-contagious variant showing down.
Simone Biles withdraws from final, not in right 'headspace'
Sports therapist Natalie Graves, of Natalie Graves�Athletic Counseling,�talks about Simone Biles decision to withdraw from the individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health.
Sports therapist Natalie Graves, of Natalie Graves�Athletic Counseling,�talks about Simone Biles decision to withdraw from the individual all-around competition at the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her mental health.
DePaul University requiring COVID vaccines for faculty and staff
DePaul University is requiring all faculty and staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
DePaul University is requiring all faculty and staff to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Illinois hospitals ranked among best in U.S., Northwestern, Rush top list
Some local hospitals are ranked amongst the best in the country.
Some local hospitals are ranked amongst the best in the country.
Chicago offers new vaccine incentives, expands in-home vaccinations amid nationwide uptick
$25 Visa gift cards will be offered to everyone who gets vaccinated at home.
$25 Visa gift cards will be offered to everyone who gets vaccinated at home.
COVID-19 vaccine mandates: Can employers require workers to get the shot?
Employers are beginning to put COVID-19 vaccine requirements into place and it’s getting attention.
Employers are beginning to put COVID-19 vaccine requirements into place and it’s getting attention.
Illinois adopts new CDC guidelines: Vaccinated should mask indoors, as should K-12 schools
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) adopted new CDC mask guidelines on Tuesday for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) adopted new CDC mask guidelines on Tuesday for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, citing new information about the ability of the delta variant to spread by those who have been vaccinated.



















