US to share millions of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses with world after federal safety review
The White House tells The Associated Press that the U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca once the vaccine clears federal safety reviews.
The White House tells The Associated Press that the U.S. will begin sharing its entire stock of COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca once the vaccine clears federal safety reviews.
Cook County mass vaccination sites accepting walk-ins starting today
All six Cook County mass vaccination sites are allowing walk-ins starting Monday as the state ramps up its distribution efforts.
All six Cook County mass vaccination sites are allowing walk-ins starting Monday as the state ramps up its distribution efforts.
In-school grief support is paramount in wake of COVID-19
Patrice Martin, director of grief support at Joliet Area Community Hospice, talks about the incredible need for more support and counseling staff at schools as students struggle with challenges brought on by COVID-19.
Patrice Martin, director of grief support at Joliet Area Community Hospice, talks about the incredible need for more support and counseling staff at schools as students struggle with challenges brought on by COVID-19.
Fauci expects CDC to revise mask guidelines, says COVID-19 transmission risk outdoors is ‘really low’
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he expects the CDC to revise its guidelines after acknowledging that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in an outdoor setting is “really low.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said Sunday he expects the CDC to revise its guidelines after acknowledging that the risk of COVID-19 transmission in an outdoor setting is “really low.”
Kennedy-King College in Englewood resumes use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Kennedy-King College in Englewood resumed use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday.
Kennedy-King College in Englewood resumed use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday.
Illinois reports 2,035 new COVID-19 cases, 24 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,035 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,035 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths, on Sunday.
MIT study challenges indoor social distancing, finds 'no difference between 6 feet and 60 feet'
The new study from MIT suggests that time spent indoors has more effect on transmission than the distance.
The new study from MIT suggests that time spent indoors has more effect on transmission than the distance.
Long-lasting symptoms, increased risk of death found in 8-10% of surviving COVID-19 patients, VHA study found
A study done by the Veteran Health Administration found long-lasting symptoms and an increased risk of death after six months in about 8-10% of COVID-19 patients.
A study done by the Veteran Health Administration found long-lasting symptoms and an increased risk of death after six months in about 8-10% of COVID-19 patients.
Illinois reports 2,907 new COVID-19 cases, 25 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,907 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 25 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,907 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 25 additional deaths, on Saturday.
Cook County Health to welcome walk-ins at all mass vaccination sites starting Monday
Cook County Health will begin welcoming walk-ins at all of its mass vaccination sites beginning Monday, April 26.
Cook County Health will begin welcoming walk-ins at all of its mass vaccination sites beginning Monday, April 26.
Illinois to resume use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
The Illinois Department of Public Health will resume the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine following the announcement by the FDA and CDC that they have lifted the previously recommended pause on the J&J vaccine.
The Illinois Department of Public Health will resume the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine following the announcement by the FDA and CDC that they have lifted the previously recommended pause on the J&J vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine: CDC lifts suspension amid blood clot concerns
Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.
Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.
CDC study: Unvaccinated worker started COVID-19 outbreak in nursing home among mostly vaccinated residents
An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.
An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.
Mushrooms sold in Illinois recalled over potentially fatal illness
Mushrooms sold in Illinois are being recalled because they may be contaminated with a bacteria that can cause a potentially fatal illness.
Mushrooms sold in Illinois are being recalled because they may be contaminated with a bacteria that can cause a potentially fatal illness.
Congressman Bobby Rush tells vaccine skeptics 'stop playing Russian roulette' with lives
"If we were giving away Chicken McNuggets here tonight, the hall would be overflowing... You trust McDonald's," Congressman Bobby Rush said during a virtual panel on Black Americans and their concerns about vaccines. "You ought to trust our doctors..."
"If we were giving away Chicken McNuggets here tonight, the hall would be overflowing... You trust McDonald's," Congressman Bobby Rush said during a virtual panel on Black Americans and their concerns about vaccines. "You ought to trust our doctors..."
CDC director says agency recommends COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant people after ‘no safety concerns’ observed
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
Some Chicago suburbs see vaccine turnaround with increasing supply
A boost in COVID-19 vaccine supply in Lake County is helping more residents get vaccinated this week.
A boost in COVID-19 vaccine supply in Lake County is helping more residents get vaccinated this week.
Global study suggests pregnant women who get COVID-19 have higher risk of complications, death
A large study involving hundreds of woman around the world suggests that those who get COVID-19 during pregnancy have higher risks for death, the need for intensive care, preterm birth and other complications.
A large study involving hundreds of woman around the world suggests that those who get COVID-19 during pregnancy have higher risks for death, the need for intensive care, preterm birth and other complications.
N95 masks don't have to be rationed, reused anymore in US hospitals amid plentiful supply, FDA says
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
Wisconsin senator questions need for vaccinations during radio interview
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview "what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?"
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview "what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?"