Illinois reports 1,484 new cases of COVID-19, 19 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,484 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 19 additional deaths, on Sunday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,484 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 19 additional deaths, on Sunday.
Fauci: Trump should urge his followers to get vaccinated
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he wishes former President Donald Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade his followers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday he wishes former President Donald Trump would use his popularity among Republicans to persuade his followers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Fauci backs Biden pledge of normal Fourth of July, 3 million vaccines per day
Dr. Anthony Fauci supports President Biden’s projection that Americans can achieve some sense of normalcy by July 4, citing the increasing number of coronavirus vaccines administered each day.
Dr. Anthony Fauci supports President Biden’s projection that Americans can achieve some sense of normalcy by July 4, citing the increasing number of coronavirus vaccines administered each day.
Ireland is latest country to pause AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine following blood clot reports
At least five European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
At least five European countries have now paused AstraZeneca’s vaccine following sporadic reports of blood clots, despite a lack of evidence the shot was responsible. The European Medicines Agency is investigating.
Greece reopening to vaccinated, COVID-negative travelers in May
Greece is preparing to welcome tourists again -- as long as they have antibodies, have been vaccinated or have tested negative for the coronavirus.
Greece is preparing to welcome tourists again -- as long as they have antibodies, have been vaccinated or have tested negative for the coronavirus.
Doctors under investigation after sharing photos of organ removed during operation on Instagram
An Instagram group made up of obstetrics and gynecology residents shared photos of fibrous tissue and an organ, with a patient on the operating table in the background. "The other game we play in the OR is guess that weight," was posted with the organ photo. "It applies to much more than just babies.
An Instagram group made up of obstetrics and gynecology residents shared photos of fibrous tissue and an organ, with a patient on the operating table in the background. "The other game we play in the OR is guess that weight," was posted with the organ photo. "It applies to much more than just babies.
Utah Medical Examiner says 39-year-old mom’s death 4 days after taking COVID vaccine is ‘temporally related’
Kassidi Kurill received her second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, Feb. 1
Kassidi Kurill received her second dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, Feb. 1
4 more Chicago ZIP codes can now schedule vaccine appointments at United Center
Eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine appointments at the United Center vaccine site has expanded to an additional four ZIP codes on Chicago's South and West Sides.
Eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine appointments at the United Center vaccine site has expanded to an additional four ZIP codes on Chicago's South and West Sides.
Anti-COVID-19 vaccine accounts thrive on social media, despite platform rules
With vaccination against COVID-19 in full swing, social platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter say they’ve stepped up their fight against misinformation that aims to undermine trust in the vaccines. But problems abound.
With vaccination against COVID-19 in full swing, social platforms like Facebook, Instagram and Twitter say they’ve stepped up their fight against misinformation that aims to undermine trust in the vaccines. But problems abound.
West Side COVID-19 vaccine sites open appointments to all adult Austin residents
All residents of the Austin neighborhood 18 years and over can now sign up for coronavirus vaccine appointments as part of an initiative to inoculate over a thousand people weekly.
All residents of the Austin neighborhood 18 years and over can now sign up for coronavirus vaccine appointments as part of an initiative to inoculate over a thousand people weekly.
Kansas hospital trashes hundreds of coronavirus vaccine doses due to mistake
A hospital was forced to throw away nearly 600 COVID-19 vaccine doses this week due to a "process error."
A hospital was forced to throw away nearly 600 COVID-19 vaccine doses this week due to a "process error."
COVID-19 deaths falling but Americans 'must remain vigilant'
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
Illinois Arby's restaurant linked to nearly 100 norovirus cases
An Illinois Arby’s restaurant temporarily closed this week after nearly 100 people were sickened after eating there.
An Illinois Arby’s restaurant temporarily closed this week after nearly 100 people were sickened after eating there.
Some with Down syndrome unable to get COVID-19 vaccine despite being 10 times more likely to die
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
Many still hesitant to go to the doctor during the pandemic
Dr. Adhir Shroff from University Illinois Health explains why many people are still reluctant to go to the doctor's office one year after the onset of the pandemic.
Dr. Adhir Shroff from University Illinois Health explains why many people are still reluctant to go to the doctor's office one year after the onset of the pandemic.
Study finds Pfizer vaccine blocks 94% of asymptomatic infections
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago goes over the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19 and its vaccines.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago goes over the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19 and its vaccines.
Sen. Duckworth calls on safety guidance on COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women
Dr. Melissa Simon from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the interactions between the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnant or lactating women.
Dr. Melissa Simon from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the interactions between the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnant or lactating women.
Chicago nursing students volunteer at local vaccination sites
Chicago nursing students are jumping off the sidelines, straight into the fight against COVID-19.
Chicago nursing students are jumping off the sidelines, straight into the fight against COVID-19.
Bicycles in short supply amid pandemic
Spring weather has you looking for a bicycle? Good luck finding one.
Spring weather has you looking for a bicycle? Good luck finding one.
Suburban school district cancels classes after 125 teachers, staff call off from vaccine side effects
A suburban school district was forced to shut down on Thursday after125 staff and teachers had side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine.
A suburban school district was forced to shut down on Thursday after125 staff and teachers had side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine.