Cook County to release 25,000 vaccine appointments Sunday

Cook County to release 25,000 vaccine appointments Sunday

Cook County Health will release approximately 25,000 Pfizer first-dose appointments at noon on Sunday, March 28.

Cook County Health will release approximately 25,000 Pfizer first-dose appointments at noon on Sunday, March 28.

Illinois health officials report 2,678 coronavirus cases, 25 deaths

Illinois health officials report 2,678 coronavirus cases, 25 deaths

Illinois health officials on Saturday said another 136,593 coronavirus vaccines were administered statewide in the last day.

Illinois health officials on Saturday said another 136,593 coronavirus vaccines were administered statewide in the last day.

Fake vaccines, certificates being sold on darknet: report

Fake vaccines, certificates being sold on darknet: report

The darknet has seen a 300% spike in ads for fake vaccines. Other Darknet activity includes fake negative COVID-19 tests sold as "buy two get the third for free" deals.

The darknet has seen a 300% spike in ads for fake vaccines. Other Darknet activity includes fake negative COVID-19 tests sold as "buy two get the third for free" deals.

Large trial underway to determine if vaccinated people can catch, transmit COVID-19

Large trial underway to determine if vaccinated people can catch, transmit COVID-19

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.

Dr. Anthony Fauci said Friday that a large trial is underway to determine if people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can become infected without showing symptoms or transmit the disease.

Illinois health officials approve universal COVID-19 vaccination in areas where demand for shots lag

Illinois health officials approve universal COVID-19 vaccination in areas where demand for shots lag

Illinois public health officials on Friday approved universal COVID-19 vaccination in areas where demand for the shots is lagging and pledged to dispatch mobile teams to boost vaccine distribution in one trouble spot as the disease’s toll started to creep back up.

Illinois public health officials on Friday approved universal COVID-19 vaccination in areas where demand for the shots is lagging and pledged to dispatch mobile teams to boost vaccine distribution in one trouble spot as the disease’s toll started to creep back up.

Stores offer free lamination for COVID-19 vaccination cards

Stores offer free lamination for COVID-19 vaccination cards

If you've received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, you should have a proof of vaccination card that was made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

If you've received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, you should have a proof of vaccination card that was made by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Chicago updates capacity limits due to uptick in COVID-19 cases

Chicago updates capacity limits due to uptick in COVID-19 cases

Chicago health officials are increasing capacity limits at certain outdoor establishments to allow for safe activities due to increases in COVID-19 health metrics in the city.

Chicago health officials are increasing capacity limits at certain outdoor establishments to allow for safe activities due to increases in COVID-19 health metrics in the city.

Study finds pregnant, lactating women protected by COVID-19 vaccines, pass antibodies to newborns

Study finds pregnant, lactating women protected by COVID-19 vaccines, pass antibodies to newborns

A new study found that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines provide "robust" immunity for pregnant and lactating women, who can also pass protective antibodies to newborns.

A new study found that the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines provide "robust" immunity for pregnant and lactating women, who can also pass protective antibodies to newborns.

4 people being monitored in Oregon for Ebola after returning to US from West Africa

4 people being monitored in Oregon for Ebola after returning to US from West Africa

Four people are being monitored by Oregon public health officials after potentially being exposed to Ebola while on a recent visit to Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to an Oregon Health Authority news release.

Four people are being monitored by Oregon public health officials after potentially being exposed to Ebola while on a recent visit to Guinea and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to an Oregon Health Authority news release.

Vaccination race enlists grassroots aides to fight mistrust, reluctance

Vaccination race enlists grassroots aides to fight mistrust, reluctance

His last job was selling cars, but in his new gig, working to turn the tide against a pandemic, Herman Simmons knows not to be too pushy or overbearing.

His last job was selling cars, but in his new gig, working to turn the tide against a pandemic, Herman Simmons knows not to be too pushy or overbearing.

Health challenges abound one year into pandemic
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Health challenges abound one year into pandemic

Joy Bauer, host of 'Health, Happiness, Joy,' talks about some of the health challenges people are facing as the pandemic rages on.

Joy Bauer, host of 'Health, Happiness, Joy,' talks about some of the health challenges people are facing as the pandemic rages on.

Loretto Hospital executive resigns amid vaccine scandal

Loretto Hospital executive resigns amid vaccine scandal

The Board of Trustees for Loretto Hospital has accepted the resignation of its COO and CFO, Dr. Anosh Ahmed, on Wednesday night.

The Board of Trustees for Loretto Hospital has accepted the resignation of its COO and CFO, Dr. Anosh Ahmed, on Wednesday night.