CDC: Younger adults 18-49 account for one-third of COVID-19 hospitalizations in US
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
Adults between 18 and 49 years old are being hospitalized for COVID-19, according to doctors and CDC data, leading health officials to remind younger Americans to get vaccinated.
Kentucky bar owner requiring patrons to show vaccine card before ditching masks
"No shirt No shoes No vax card NO DICE.”
"No shirt No shoes No vax card NO DICE.”
60% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
The CDC said 60% of American adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, putting the U.S. closer to President Joe Biden’s goal of 70% to have received a jab by the Fourth of July.
Chicago announces new mask guidelines for fully vaccinated residents
The Chicago Department of Public Health released new mask guidance Tuesday, lifting the mask mandate for fully vaccinated residents in line with the state mandate and CDC guidelines.
The Chicago Department of Public Health released new mask guidance Tuesday, lifting the mask mandate for fully vaccinated residents in line with the state mandate and CDC guidelines.
Chicago man thinks he has COVID, hours later he's having open-heart surgery
"While I was at the campfire I just felt something gurgle a little, something in my throat and suddenly It felt like I had a chest cold," Jack said.
"While I was at the campfire I just felt something gurgle a little, something in my throat and suddenly It felt like I had a chest cold," Jack said.
WHO report: Long work hours led to 750K deaths from heart disease, stroke
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
“Working 55 hours or more per week is a serious health hazard,” WHO Director of Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health Dr. Maria Neira said.
Pritzker: Vaccinated people in Illinois no longer need to wear masks, social distance in most settings
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday announced that people who are fully vaccinated no longer have to wear a mask or practice social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker on Monday announced that people who are fully vaccinated no longer have to wear a mask or practice social distancing in most indoor and outdoor settings.
60% of Americans set to have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, Biden says
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
President Joe Biden announced that the United States will share an additional 20 million vaccine doses with the world in the next six weeks.
Most kids with coronavirus do not develop fever, study finds
Since the start of the pandemic, more than 3 million children have tested positive for COVID-19.
Since the start of the pandemic, more than 3 million children have tested positive for COVID-19.
‘Now is not the time’: Nurses’ union condemns CDC for relaxing mask protocols for vaccinated people
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
Coronavirus in Illinois: Health officials report 1,248 new cases, 24 deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,248 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,248 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 24 additional deaths, on Sunday.
Despite CDC guidance, some aren't ready to give up masks
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.
Illinois health officials report 1,513 new COVID-19 cases, 47 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,513 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 47 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,513 new COVID-19 cases in Illinois, including 47 additional deaths, on Saturday.
Children who cannot get COVID-19 vaccine urged to continue wearing masks
Those who have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine are urged to keep wearing masks and that includes kids who are too young to get the shot.
Those who have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine are urged to keep wearing masks and that includes kids who are too young to get the shot.
Advocate Aurora Health vaccinates 1,276 juveniles on Thursday
"By getting vaccinated, adolescents are protecting themselves, their loved ones and their communities—and paving the way for a great summer and a return to in-person schooling," Dr. Robert Citronberg said.
"By getting vaccinated, adolescents are protecting themselves, their loved ones and their communities—and paving the way for a great summer and a return to in-person schooling," Dr. Robert Citronberg said.
Health officials announce 'Bridge to Phase 5' reopening guidance in suburban Cook County
“The vaccination rate and improved metrics are encouraging, but to fully reopen we encourage everyone over the age of 12 to get vaccinated and continue to wear a mask," said Dr. Kiran Joshi.
“The vaccination rate and improved metrics are encouraging, but to fully reopen we encourage everyone over the age of 12 to get vaccinated and continue to wear a mask," said Dr. Kiran Joshi.
Illinois health officials announce 1,841 new COVID-19 cases, 49 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,841 new COVID-19 in Illinois, including 49 additional deaths, on Friday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,841 new COVID-19 in Illinois, including 49 additional deaths, on Friday.
Gov. Pritzker to revise executive orders, lift some mitigations for vaccinated Illinois residents
Gov. Pritzker tweeted Thursday that he will revise his executive orders in line with CDC guidelines, lifting additional mitigations for vaccinated people.
Gov. Pritzker tweeted Thursday that he will revise his executive orders in line with CDC guidelines, lifting additional mitigations for vaccinated people.
NIH report details how severe forms of COVID-19 cause lung failure and death
A recent report from the National Institutes of Health details how more severe forms of COVID-19 have caused some to have lung failure and even die from the disease.
A recent report from the National Institutes of Health details how more severe forms of COVID-19 have caused some to have lung failure and even die from the disease.
Hand sanitizer recall: FDA says Medically Minded brand found to contain methanol
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a bulletin on Thursday warning consumers of a potentially lethal batch of hand sanitizer which was found to contain methanol.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a bulletin on Thursday warning consumers of a potentially lethal batch of hand sanitizer which was found to contain methanol.