Pfizer CEO says oral antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 could be ready by end of year
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said a drug the company is testing to treat COVID-19 showed promising signs and could be available to the public by the end of this year.
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said a drug the company is testing to treat COVID-19 showed promising signs and could be available to the public by the end of this year.
Millions of Americans are missing ‘critical’ second COVID-19 vaccine shot, according to CDC data
The CDC says about 8% of Americans - or about 5 million people - are missing their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine within the recommended timeframe.
The CDC says about 8% of Americans - or about 5 million people - are missing their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine within the recommended timeframe.
Chicago-area girl 'enjoying life' after receiving 2nd heart transplant
For each step of her life, 7-year-old Kaysen has had quite a team backing her, including a heart surgeon willing to have a playdate in the park.
For each step of her life, 7-year-old Kaysen has had quite a team backing her, including a heart surgeon willing to have a playdate in the park.
Pritzker signs bill aiming to improve healthcare equity for minorities in Illinois
Governor J.B. Pritzker pushed for more health and vaccine equity for minority communities in Springfield on Tuesday.
Governor J.B. Pritzker pushed for more health and vaccine equity for minority communities in Springfield on Tuesday.
Pritzker signs bill aiming to improve healthcare equity for minorities in Illinois
Governor J.B. Pritzker pushed for more health and vaccine equity for minority communities in Springfield on Tuesday.
Governor J.B. Pritzker pushed for more health and vaccine equity for minority communities in Springfield on Tuesday.
Florida private school says it will not employ teachers who get the COVID-19 vaccine
A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.
A private school founded by an anti-vaccination activist in South Florida has warned teachers and staff against taking the COVID-19 vaccine, saying it will not employ anyone who has received the shot.
Arlington Heights mass vaccination site accepting appointments
The Arlington Heights Park District will host a mass COVID-19 vaccination site this week for all residents 16 and over.
The Arlington Heights Park District will host a mass COVID-19 vaccination site this week for all residents 16 and over.
FDA to scrutinize approvals on cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration convenes Tuesday for the first meeting in a decade to consider clawing back approvals from several cancer drugs that have failed to show they extend or improve life.
CDC expected to relax guidance on wearing masks outdoors
President Joe Biden's top coronavirus advisor hinted that on Tuesday, the CDC will relax the guidance on mask wearing outdoors. The announcement may have different rules, however, for people who have been vaccinated and for those who haven't.
President Joe Biden's top coronavirus advisor hinted that on Tuesday, the CDC will relax the guidance on mask wearing outdoors. The announcement may have different rules, however, for people who have been vaccinated and for those who haven't.
CDC: Children’s summer camps should continue social distancing, mask-wearing to prevent COVID-19 spread
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said social distancing and mask-wearing need to continue at children's summer camps to prevent a COVID-19 outbreak.
Vice President Harris tells UN it's time now to prepare for next pandemic
Vice President Kamala Harris is making the case before United Nations members that now is the time for global leaders to begin working on how they will respond to the next global pandemic.
Vice President Kamala Harris is making the case before United Nations members that now is the time for global leaders to begin working on how they will respond to the next global pandemic.
COVID treatment has improved, but many wish for an easy pill
While vaccines are helping to curb the pandemic, easier and better treatments are needed, especially as virus variants spread.
While vaccines are helping to curb the pandemic, easier and better treatments are needed, especially as virus variants spread.
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.