Illinois reports 2,907 new COVID-19 cases, 25 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,907 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 25 additional deaths, on Saturday.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 2,907 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 25 additional deaths, on Saturday.
Cook County Health to welcome walk-ins at all mass vaccination sites starting Monday
Cook County Health will begin welcoming walk-ins at all of its mass vaccination sites beginning Monday, April 26.
Cook County Health will begin welcoming walk-ins at all of its mass vaccination sites beginning Monday, April 26.
Illinois to resume use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
The Illinois Department of Public Health will resume the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine following the announcement by the FDA and CDC that they have lifted the previously recommended pause on the J&J vaccine.
The Illinois Department of Public Health will resume the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine following the announcement by the FDA and CDC that they have lifted the previously recommended pause on the J&J vaccine.
Johnson & Johnson vaccine: CDC lifts suspension amid blood clot concerns
Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.
Advisers to the CDC said Friday that it’s time to resume use of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine, despite a very rare risk of blood clots.
CDC study: Unvaccinated worker started COVID-19 outbreak in nursing home among mostly vaccinated residents
An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.
An unvaccinated health care worker set off a COVID-19 outbreak at a nursing home in Kentucky where the vast majority of residents had been already vaccinated, according to a CDC study.
Mushrooms sold in Illinois recalled over potentially fatal illness
Mushrooms sold in Illinois are being recalled because they may be contaminated with a bacteria that can cause a potentially fatal illness.
Mushrooms sold in Illinois are being recalled because they may be contaminated with a bacteria that can cause a potentially fatal illness.
Congressman Bobby Rush tells vaccine skeptics 'stop playing Russian roulette' with lives
"If we were giving away Chicken McNuggets here tonight, the hall would be overflowing... You trust McDonald's," Congressman Bobby Rush said during a virtual panel on Black Americans and their concerns about vaccines. "You ought to trust our doctors..."
"If we were giving away Chicken McNuggets here tonight, the hall would be overflowing... You trust McDonald's," Congressman Bobby Rush said during a virtual panel on Black Americans and their concerns about vaccines. "You ought to trust our doctors..."
CDC director says agency recommends COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant people after ‘no safety concerns’ observed
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
The recommendation comes after preliminary data showed that two COVID-19 vaccines appear to be safe for pregnant women.
Some Chicago suburbs see vaccine turnaround with increasing supply
A boost in COVID-19 vaccine supply in Lake County is helping more residents get vaccinated this week.
A boost in COVID-19 vaccine supply in Lake County is helping more residents get vaccinated this week.
Global study suggests pregnant women who get COVID-19 have higher risk of complications, death
A large study involving hundreds of woman around the world suggests that those who get COVID-19 during pregnancy have higher risks for death, the need for intensive care, preterm birth and other complications.
A large study involving hundreds of woman around the world suggests that those who get COVID-19 during pregnancy have higher risks for death, the need for intensive care, preterm birth and other complications.
N95 masks don't have to be rationed, reused anymore in US hospitals amid plentiful supply, FDA says
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
Medical providers may soon return to using one medical N95 mask per patient, a practice that was suspended during the pandemic due to deadly supply shortages.
Wisconsin senator questions need for vaccinations during radio interview
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview "what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?"
Republican Sen. Ron Johnson, of Wisconsin, questioned the need for widespread COVID-19 vaccinations, saying in a radio interview "what do you care if your neighbor has one or not?"
Activities you can safely do once fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Once you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you can safely resume some activities.
Once you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, you can safely resume some activities.
Officials urge participation in Saturday's Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Dr. David Kalainov from Northwestern Medicine and Todd Smith from DEA Chicago talk about the importance of keeping unused prescription drugs out of the household and away from children.
Dr. David Kalainov from Northwestern Medicine and Todd Smith from DEA Chicago talk about the importance of keeping unused prescription drugs out of the household and away from children.
After getting fully vaccinated against COVID-19, how long does protection last?
Experts don’t know exactly how long protection from current COVID-19 vaccines will last, but data has come out showing shots highly effective for at least six months.
Experts don’t know exactly how long protection from current COVID-19 vaccines will last, but data has come out showing shots highly effective for at least six months.
With Olympics 3 months away, Japan issues 3rd coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, Osaka
Japan has issued a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western prefectures to curb a surge in the coronavirus just three months ahead of the Olympics.
Japan has issued a third state of emergency for Tokyo and three western prefectures to curb a surge in the coronavirus just three months ahead of the Olympics.
Come and get it: Chicago now has enough vaccine to meet demand
For the first time, Chicago now has enough vaccine for anyone who wants it.
For the first time, Chicago now has enough vaccine for anyone who wants it.
Oregon: CDC investigating death of woman who developed rare blood clot after J&J vaccine
Oregon health officials said Thursday that federal officials are investigating the death of a woman in her 50s who developed a rare blood clot and low platelets within two weeks of receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19.
Oregon health officials said Thursday that federal officials are investigating the death of a woman in her 50s who developed a rare blood clot and low platelets within two weeks of receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against COVID-19.
Loyola University joins list of schools requiring students to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Loyola University Chicago is joining the growing list of schools that will require all students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning for the fall 2021 semester.
Loyola University Chicago is joining the growing list of schools that will require all students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning for the fall 2021 semester.
COVID-19 vaccine milestone: US surpasses goal of 200 million shots administered in less than 100 days
The United States passed a milestone Thursday in the Biden administration's effort to get Americans vaccinated against COVID-19: More than 200 million shots have been administered.
The United States passed a milestone Thursday in the Biden administration's effort to get Americans vaccinated against COVID-19: More than 200 million shots have been administered.