Near-universal mask use could save 14,000 lives from COVID-19 in US by August, according to model
A new model suggests that if 95% of Americans wear a mask, 14,000 lives could be saved over the summer from COVID-19 in the United States.
A new model suggests that if 95% of Americans wear a mask, 14,000 lives could be saved over the summer from COVID-19 in the United States.
Orland Park pub offering incentives to workers who receive vaccine
Kristopher Muschler, general manager of The Brass Tap Orland Park, talks about what they're doing to encourage employees to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Kristopher Muschler, general manager of The Brass Tap Orland Park, talks about what they're doing to encourage employees to get the coronavirus vaccine.
United Center to offer single-shot Johnson and Johnson vaccine starting April 20
The first Johnson and Johnson shots will be available on April 20. Appointment bookings open Monday, April 12.
The first Johnson and Johnson shots will be available on April 20. Appointment bookings open Monday, April 12.
104-year-old woman released from hospital after 2nd bout with COVID-19
A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.
A 104-year-old woman, who contracted COVID-19 twice, has been released from a hospital with a round of applause from hospital workers.
Researchers develop blood test that could help gauge depression, bipolar disorder
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
Researchers say they found a way to tell from a person’s blood how severe their depression is, the risk of developing severe depression in the future and the risk of future bipolar disorder.
Public health alert issued for 200k lbs. of raw ground turkey products over salmonella concerns
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert over salmonella concerns for thousands of pounds of raw ground turkey products shipped nationwide.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert over salmonella concerns for thousands of pounds of raw ground turkey products shipped nationwide.
Artificial intelligence, like algorithms, could crack the language of cancer and Alzheimer’s, study finds
The study found that looking at cancer and neurodegenerative diseases with artificial intelligence could lead to discovering how to alleviate symptoms - or maybe even prevent the diagnosis from happening at all.
The study found that looking at cancer and neurodegenerative diseases with artificial intelligence could lead to discovering how to alleviate symptoms - or maybe even prevent the diagnosis from happening at all.
Illinois reports 2,942 new COVID-19 cases, 16 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,942 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 16 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,942 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 16 additional deaths, on Sunday.
Study shows Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine could lead to more side effects than Pfizer/BioNTech’s
New research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that people who receive Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine might experience more side effects than those who get Pfizer/BioNTech’s vaccine.
New research from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests that people who receive Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine might experience more side effects than those who get Pfizer/BioNTech’s vaccine.
Florida woman accused of coughing on cancer patient gets 30 days in jail
A Florida woman whose image went viral when after an incident at a Pier 1 store last year has been sentenced to 30 days in jail. Debra Hunter is accused of coughing on a customer in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
A Florida woman whose image went viral when after an incident at a Pier 1 store last year has been sentenced to 30 days in jail. Debra Hunter is accused of coughing on a customer in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic.
Illinois reports 3,630 new COVID-19 cases, sets daily vaccination record for 3rd straight day
Illinois broke its record for daily coronavirus vaccinations for the third day in a row Friday.
Illinois broke its record for daily coronavirus vaccinations for the third day in a row Friday.
US intelligence report paints a grim picture of a post-COVID-19 world
An assessment from the U.S. National Intelligence Council painted a dark picture for a post-COVID-19 world fraught with economic inequality, strained government resources and fanned nationalist sentiments.
An assessment from the U.S. National Intelligence Council painted a dark picture for a post-COVID-19 world fraught with economic inequality, strained government resources and fanned nationalist sentiments.
Arizona GOP congressman introduces No Vaccine Passport Act
Vaccine passports are a method some have purposed to demonstrate whether or not an individual has been vaccinated from the deadly coronavirus.
Vaccine passports are a method some have purposed to demonstrate whether or not an individual has been vaccinated from the deadly coronavirus.
150,000 first-dose vaccine appointments coming to Chicago suburbs
As Illinois is poised to open up eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine to residents as young as 16, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that the state will make 150,000 more first-dose vaccination appointments available in the Chicago suburbs.
As Illinois is poised to open up eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine to residents as young as 16, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that the state will make 150,000 more first-dose vaccination appointments available in the Chicago suburbs.
Vaccination site closes after adverse reactions to Johnson & Johnson vaccine: report
A vaccination site in Colorado closed early Wednesday after a "limited number" of people began having adverse reactions to the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, resulting in hundreds of people who waited in line for hours being sent home without receiving a shot.
A vaccination site in Colorado closed early Wednesday after a "limited number" of people began having adverse reactions to the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, resulting in hundreds of people who waited in line for hours being sent home without receiving a shot.
More than a third of COVID-19 survivors suffer neurological and psychiatric effects, study finds
A new study shows that more than one in three COVID-19 survivors may suffer from longer-term neurological and psychiatric effects from the virus.
A new study shows that more than one in three COVID-19 survivors may suffer from longer-term neurological and psychiatric effects from the virus.
Health experts warn not to skip 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
As millions of people get their COVID vaccines, experts are warning you not to skip your second dose.
As millions of people get their COVID vaccines, experts are warning you not to skip your second dose.
Suburban girl in need of kidney transplant after rare diagnosis
HELP ELIZABETH: A Joliet family is desperately searching for a kidney for their teenage daughter.
HELP ELIZABETH: A Joliet family is desperately searching for a kidney for their teenage daughter.
Cook County warns of increasing COVID-19 cases; new restrictions possible
In Cook County, officials are worried about the uptick in cases, and it could lead to once again tightening up restrictions.
In Cook County, officials are worried about the uptick in cases, and it could lead to once again tightening up restrictions.
One in three coronavirus survivors face psychiatric diagnoses within 6 months: study
New findings suggest one in three coronavirus survivors of some 236,000 individuals under study went on to receive a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis within six months.
New findings suggest one in three coronavirus survivors of some 236,000 individuals under study went on to receive a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis within six months.