Illinois sets single-day vaccine record as Des Plaines mass vaccination site opens
A new mass vaccination site opened Friday morning in suburban Des Plaines as state health officials announced a new record for most COVID-19 vaccinations administered in a day.
A new mass vaccination site opened Friday morning in suburban Des Plaines as state health officials announced a new record for most COVID-19 vaccinations administered in a day.
Swelling after COVID-19 shots may cause cancer false alarms
Getting a mammogram or other cancer check soon after a COVID-19 vaccination? Be sure to tell the doctor about the shot to avoid false alarm over a temporary side effect.
Getting a mammogram or other cancer check soon after a COVID-19 vaccination? Be sure to tell the doctor about the shot to avoid false alarm over a temporary side effect.
Single test to distinguish COVID-19, flu viruses gets FDA approval
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
New COVID-19 vaccine tracker allows you to keep tabs on state-by-state distribution
Ed Haislmaier from The Heritage Foundation walks us through their new coronavirus vaccine map that allows viewers to see how different states are doing in administering their allotted vaccines.
Ed Haislmaier from The Heritage Foundation walks us through their new coronavirus vaccine map that allows viewers to see how different states are doing in administering their allotted vaccines.
My Block My Hood My City makes push to vaccinate elderly in Chicago's South and West sides
Alishia Pointer from My Block My Hood My City talks about their initiative to secure vaccinations for elderly people in Chicago's underserved neighborhoods.
Alishia Pointer from My Block My Hood My City talks about their initiative to secure vaccinations for elderly people in Chicago's underserved neighborhoods.
'This means everything': COVID-19 survivor receives vaccine from ER doctor who saved him
A COVID-19 survivor from Lake County received his second dose of the vaccine Thursday from the same ER doctor who saved his life nearly a year ago.
A COVID-19 survivor from Lake County received his second dose of the vaccine Thursday from the same ER doctor who saved his life nearly a year ago.
'Living Room' in Avondale now open to help those experiencing mental health crises
A new community space on Chicago's North Side is now open for those experiencing an emotional crisis.
A new community space on Chicago's North Side is now open for those experiencing an emotional crisis.
United Center vaccine appointments now available, over 27,000 booked Thursday
Things got off to a bit of a rocky start Thursday morning for some who were trying to schedule vaccine appointments at the United Center.
Things got off to a bit of a rocky start Thursday morning for some who were trying to schedule vaccine appointments at the United Center.
Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses lost to spoilage or discarded across US
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as it can, state health officials continue to report COVID-19 vaccines being spoiled and wasted.
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as it can, state health officials continue to report COVID-19 vaccines being spoiled and wasted.
‘Today is day 353’: Woman takes 189 pills a week nearly 1 year after COVID-19 diagnosis to combat symptoms
March 15 will mark one year since Amy Watson, a preschool teacher from Oregon, first began suffering with COVID-19 symptoms, and she still has a fever. “Today is day 353,” said Watson on March 3.
March 15 will mark one year since Amy Watson, a preschool teacher from Oregon, first began suffering with COVID-19 symptoms, and she still has a fever. “Today is day 353,” said Watson on March 3.
‘Inexplicable’: Fauci says now is not the time for states to roll back COVID-19 restrictions
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease expert, said states rolling back health measures meant to protect Americans from COVID-19 amid the ongoing pandemic is “inexplicable.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease expert, said states rolling back health measures meant to protect Americans from COVID-19 amid the ongoing pandemic is “inexplicable.”
New program brings COVID-19 vaccine to homebound residents in Chicago
As seniors seek out vaccine appointments at the United Center and other locations, a new program is bringing the vaccine to residents unable to leave home.
As seniors seek out vaccine appointments at the United Center and other locations, a new program is bringing the vaccine to residents unable to leave home.
Illinois top doctor talks about the state's vaccine rollout
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, joins Good Day Chicago to answer a myriad of questions about the state's vaccine rollout and detail what's next in the fight against COVID-19.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, joins Good Day Chicago to answer a myriad of questions about the state's vaccine rollout and detail what's next in the fight against COVID-19.
United Center opens 100K vaccine appointments today for Chicago seniors
Dr. Rachel Bernard, CDPH medical director, tells us what we need to know about the United Center's open vaccine appointments for seniors.
Dr. Rachel Bernard, CDPH medical director, tells us what we need to know about the United Center's open vaccine appointments for seniors.
New video series encourages Black people to get vaccinated
Dr. Rhea Boyd talks about the partnership between the Black Coalition Against COVID and the Kaiser Family Foundation to help ease fears about the vaccines among America's Black population.
Dr. Rhea Boyd talks about the partnership between the Black Coalition Against COVID and the Kaiser Family Foundation to help ease fears about the vaccines among America's Black population.
United Center vaccination appointments open Thursday
Starting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, 110,000 appointments will be available for those looking to get vaccinated at the United Center.
Starting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, 110,000 appointments will be available for those looking to get vaccinated at the United Center.
7-year-old Alabama girl sells lemonade to help fund her brain surgeries
Liza Scott has always tried to 'lift a bit of the burden' around the home.
Liza Scott has always tried to 'lift a bit of the burden' around the home.
‘Know that daddy loves you’: 35-year-old father records video for children before dying from COVID-19
Charley Torres, 35, used what little strength he had left to record a video from his hospital bed to express his love to his children before dying from COVID-19.
Charley Torres, 35, used what little strength he had left to record a video from his hospital bed to express his love to his children before dying from COVID-19.
NIH launches research effort to understand MIS-C, other effects of COVID-19 on children
It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.
It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.
Thousands at Oakland Coliseum received wrong vaccine dosage, medical staff say
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.