Two masks are better at stopping COVID-19 spread than one, CDC study finds
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
Latest medical developments on the COVID-19 vaccines
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the differences and similarities between the available coronavirus vaccines.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about the differences and similarities between the available coronavirus vaccines.
Some employers offering incentives for taking the COVID vaccine
Brian Weinthal, attorney at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C., talks about why some companys are offering financial incentives for those who get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Brian Weinthal, attorney at Burke, Warren, MacKay & Serritella, P.C., talks about why some companys are offering financial incentives for those who get vaccinated for COVID-19.
Gov. Pritzker draws ire for prioritizing inmates in COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Dr. Fred Markowitz, professor of sociology at Northern Illinois University, defends Gov. J.B. Pritzker's decision to include Illinois inmates in Phase 1B of the coronavirus vaccine distribution plan.
Dr. Fred Markowitz, professor of sociology at Northern Illinois University, defends Gov. J.B. Pritzker's decision to include Illinois inmates in Phase 1B of the coronavirus vaccine distribution plan.
Illinois teachers' vaccine schedules differ depending which level they're teaching
John Miller, president of the University Professionals of Illinois, talks about the concerns college teachers have in regards to getting their COVID-19 vaccination in a timely manner.
John Miller, president of the University Professionals of Illinois, talks about the concerns college teachers have in regards to getting their COVID-19 vaccination in a timely manner.
88-year-old gets coronavirus vaccine shot from special nurse - her grandson
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
An 88-year-old grandmother got her first dose of the coronavirus vaccine from a very special nurse
Warning from doctors amid Chicago cold snap: Frostbite can happen in minutes
It is awful to be outside in this bitter cold weather, and dangerous for more reason than one.
It is awful to be outside in this bitter cold weather, and dangerous for more reason than one.
New Will County call center to help residents schedule vaccine appointments
Nearly two months ago, you could feel the excitement in Will County as the COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Silver Cross Hospital. But now, for some, patience to get the shot is wearing thin.
Nearly two months ago, you could feel the excitement in Will County as the COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Silver Cross Hospital. But now, for some, patience to get the shot is wearing thin.
Arizona parents thought son was battling COVID-19; turns out he was battling cancer
Mack Porter's parents first thought their youngest of four children was battling COVID-19, since they tested positive for the virus. Now, the 2-year-old is fighting the battle of his life against lung cancer.
Mack Porter's parents first thought their youngest of four children was battling COVID-19, since they tested positive for the virus. Now, the 2-year-old is fighting the battle of his life against lung cancer.
Michelle Obama launches Netflix children’s show ‘Waffles + Mochi’ to encourage healthy eating
The latest from former first lady Michelle Obama - a new Netflix children’s show that explores foods from all over the world with these puppet best friends, "Waffles and Mochi."
The latest from former first lady Michelle Obama - a new Netflix children’s show that explores foods from all over the world with these puppet best friends, "Waffles and Mochi."
Many turning to smell training after going through COVID-19
Dr. Bozena B. Wrobel from the University of Southern California talks about the impact of smell training on those who lost their sense of smell after contracting COVID-19.
Dr. Bozena B. Wrobel from the University of Southern California talks about the impact of smell training on those who lost their sense of smell after contracting COVID-19.
Uber, Walgreens partner to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine appointments in underserved communities
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Walgreens is teaming up with Uber to offer free rides to vaccine appointments, furthering Uber’s initiative to ensure transportation isn’t the reason somebody can’t get the vaccine.
Chicago ranks among the worst cities in the nation for vaccine rollout
Dr. Ali Khan, executive medical director of Oak Street Health, talks about the status of the coronavirus vaccine rollout across Chicago.
Dr. Ali Khan, executive medical director of Oak Street Health, talks about the status of the coronavirus vaccine rollout across Chicago.
Illinois faces many challenges in rollout of coronavirus vaccine
Dr. Gary Chen from Northern Illinois University details some of the struggles the state has faced in distributing the coronavirus vaccine efficiently and expeditiously.
Dr. Gary Chen from Northern Illinois University details some of the struggles the state has faced in distributing the coronavirus vaccine efficiently and expeditiously.
NY man dies shortly after vaccination, allergic reaction not suspected
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
A man died shortly after receiving a COVID-19 vaccination at the Javits Center in Manhattan.
Jesse Jackson released for therapy post gallbladder surgery
The Rev. Jesse Jackson has been released to a Chicago physical therapy center following gallbladder surgery and medical observation, a spokesman said Sunday.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson has been released to a Chicago physical therapy center following gallbladder surgery and medical observation, a spokesman said Sunday.
Illinois reports 2,060 new COVID-19 cases, 48 more deaths
State health officials reported another 2,060 new cases of coronavirus statewide Sunday.
State health officials reported another 2,060 new cases of coronavirus statewide Sunday.
AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
'Don’t let Super Bowl become superspreader,' health officials urge
The nation’s top health officials sounded the alarm this week about the Super Bowl being a potential superspreader event, and they urged people to gather with friends over Zoom, not in crowds.
The nation’s top health officials sounded the alarm this week about the Super Bowl being a potential superspreader event, and they urged people to gather with friends over Zoom, not in crowds.