Biden administration will start sending COVID-19 vaccine to pharmacies next week
The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.
The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.
Tony Bennett Alzheimer?s diagnosis raises awareness of the disease
Delia Jervier, executive director of the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter, talks about the importance of raising awareness of Alzheimer's disease.
Delia Jervier, executive director of the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter, talks about the importance of raising awareness of Alzheimer's disease.
Debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths
Kelly Salazar from American Family Care talks about several myths surrounding the coronavirus vaccines.
Kelly Salazar from American Family Care talks about several myths surrounding the coronavirus vaccines.
‘She loved so fiercely’: Teen dies from COVID-19 after beating rare cancer 3 times
Aspen Deke battled COVID-19 for more than two months before passing away on Saturday.
Aspen Deke battled COVID-19 for more than two months before passing away on Saturday.
Pregnant women with coronavirus pass antibodies to newborns, study finds
The findings of a new study support a growing amount of evidence that suggests pregnant women who contract the novel coronavirus pass protective antibodies to their newborns.
The findings of a new study support a growing amount of evidence that suggests pregnant women who contract the novel coronavirus pass protective antibodies to their newborns.
Chicago mother says coronavirus public school shutdowns 'killing our kids mentally'
Chicago public school parent Amy Jacobson argued on Monday that children are suffering "mental abuse" by not returning to the classroom amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying "we are killing our kids mentally" with the school shutdowns.
Chicago public school parent Amy Jacobson argued on Monday that children are suffering "mental abuse" by not returning to the classroom amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying "we are killing our kids mentally" with the school shutdowns.
Andrew Brooks, who led development of 1st approved COVID-19 spit test, dies at 51
Andrew Brooks, 51, is credited with developing the first saliva-based test for COVID-19. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said the test "undoubtedly saved lives."
Andrew Brooks, 51, is credited with developing the first saliva-based test for COVID-19. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said the test "undoubtedly saved lives."
Johnson & Johnson vaccine 66% effective in global trial
Dr. Erika Hutz from Swedish Covenant Hospital goes over the latest medical developments surrounding COVID-19 and vaccines for the virus.
Dr. Erika Hutz from Swedish Covenant Hospital goes over the latest medical developments surrounding COVID-19 and vaccines for the virus.
Officials report 2,428 new COVID-19 cases, 40 deaths
State officials announced Sunday 2,428 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 and 40 additional deaths.
State officials announced Sunday 2,428 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 and 40 additional deaths.
Research studies show link between snow shoveling, heart attacks
Studies show that heart attack risk increases for those who are middle-aged or older, people who lead a sedentary lifestyle and people who have been diagnosed with a heart condition.
Studies show that heart attack risk increases for those who are middle-aged or older, people who lead a sedentary lifestyle and people who have been diagnosed with a heart condition.
Chicago moves to Phase 4, limited indoor dining restrictions remain in place
City officials announced on Sunday that Chicago has made sufficient progress in the fight against COVID-19 that it can now re-enter Phase Four under the state's Resurgence Plan.
City officials announced on Sunday that Chicago has made sufficient progress in the fight against COVID-19 that it can now re-enter Phase Four under the state's Resurgence Plan.
Illinois reports 3,345 new COVID-19 cases, 65 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,345 new COVID-19 cases in the state on Saturday, along with 65 additional deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,345 new COVID-19 cases in the state on Saturday, along with 65 additional deaths.
Disney World to still require masks for those who get COVID-19 vaccine
Disney, as well as other Orlando theme parks, have required visitors to wear face masks since reopening this past summer.
Disney, as well as other Orlando theme parks, have required visitors to wear face masks since reopening this past summer.
New CDC order requires travelers to wear masks on all forms of public transportation
A new CDC order goes into effect Monday that requires travelers on airplanes, trains, buses, subways, ships, ferries, taxis and ride-shares must wear a mask.
A new CDC order goes into effect Monday that requires travelers on airplanes, trains, buses, subways, ships, ferries, taxis and ride-shares must wear a mask.
COVID-19 symptoms remained for at least 6 months for some Wuhan patients, study finds
A study out of Wuhan, China, where COVID-19 was first identified, found that nearly 2,000 patients hospitalized during the onset of the pandemic were still reporting symptoms six months later.
A study out of Wuhan, China, where COVID-19 was first identified, found that nearly 2,000 patients hospitalized during the onset of the pandemic were still reporting symptoms six months later.
WHO changes COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for pregnant women
The World Health Organization walked back a recommendation it made earlier this week saying pregnant woman should not get the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, instead saying women who are pregnant should be offered a vaccine upon consulting with a medical professional.
The World Health Organization walked back a recommendation it made earlier this week saying pregnant woman should not get the Moderna coronavirus vaccine, instead saying women who are pregnant should be offered a vaccine upon consulting with a medical professional.
Seniors in Montgomery County turned away from confirmed COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Senior citizens in Montgomery County are contacting FOX 5 after being turned away from getting the vaccine, which is leaving some of the most vulnerable in the community disappointed and upset.
Senior citizens in Montgomery County are contacting FOX 5 after being turned away from getting the vaccine, which is leaving some of the most vulnerable in the community disappointed and upset.
Fauci warns new coronavirus variants are 'wake-up call,' says scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that new coronavirus variants are a “wake-up call to all of us” and said scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines as needed to stay ahead of the public health crisis.
Dr. Anthony Fauci warned that new coronavirus variants are a “wake-up call to all of us” and said scientists must be ready to tweak vaccines as needed to stay ahead of the public health crisis.
Indoor dining restrictions to remain in place when Chicago moves to Phase 4
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D., announced on Friday that current capacity restrictions on indoor dining will remain in place when Chicago moves to Phase Four.
Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady, M.D., announced on Friday that current capacity restrictions on indoor dining will remain in place when Chicago moves to Phase Four.
Study suggests severe COVID-19 among pregnant women raises risk of preterm birth, death
Mild or moderate COVID-19 cases among pregnant women were not associated with serious complications in the study.
Mild or moderate COVID-19 cases among pregnant women were not associated with serious complications in the study.