COVID-19 deaths falling but Americans 'must remain vigilant'
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
U.S. deaths from COVID-19 are falling again as the nation continues to recover from the devastating winter surge, a trend that experts are cautiously hopeful will accelerate as more vulnerable people are vaccinated.
Illinois Arby's restaurant linked to nearly 100 norovirus cases
An Illinois Arby’s restaurant temporarily closed this week after nearly 100 people were sickened after eating there.
An Illinois Arby’s restaurant temporarily closed this week after nearly 100 people were sickened after eating there.
Some with Down syndrome unable to get COVID-19 vaccine despite being 10 times more likely to die
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
Recent studies show that adults with Down syndrome are at a higher risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19.
Many still hesitant to go to the doctor during the pandemic
Dr. Adhir Shroff from University Illinois Health explains why many people are still reluctant to go to the doctor's office one year after the onset of the pandemic.
Dr. Adhir Shroff from University Illinois Health explains why many people are still reluctant to go to the doctor's office one year after the onset of the pandemic.
Study finds Pfizer vaccine blocks 94% of asymptomatic infections
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago goes over the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19 and its vaccines.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago goes over the latest medical headlines regarding COVID-19 and its vaccines.
Sen. Duckworth calls on safety guidance on COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women
Dr. Melissa Simon from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the interactions between the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnant or lactating women.
Dr. Melissa Simon from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the interactions between the COVID-19 vaccine and pregnant or lactating women.
Chicago nursing students volunteer at local vaccination sites
Chicago nursing students are jumping off the sidelines, straight into the fight against COVID-19.
Chicago nursing students are jumping off the sidelines, straight into the fight against COVID-19.
Bicycles in short supply amid pandemic
Spring weather has you looking for a bicycle? Good luck finding one.
Spring weather has you looking for a bicycle? Good luck finding one.
Suburban school district cancels classes after 125 teachers, staff call off from vaccine side effects
A suburban school district was forced to shut down on Thursday after125 staff and teachers had side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine.
A suburban school district was forced to shut down on Thursday after125 staff and teachers had side effects from the COVID-19 vaccine.
'COVID long haulers': Marathon runner still feels COVID effects one year after diagnosis
A three-time marathon runner, Sara Buursma, was never afraid of going the distance. But now, she feels like she's running a whole new marathon as a COVID-19 long hauler.
A three-time marathon runner, Sara Buursma, was never afraid of going the distance. But now, she feels like she's running a whole new marathon as a COVID-19 long hauler.
Illinois continues vaccine expansion plan
Illinois reported 1700 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday and 55 new deaths as the push to get people vaccinated continues.
Illinois reported 1700 new COVID-19 cases on Thursday and 55 new deaths as the push to get people vaccinated continues.
Cook County to release 20,000 suburban vaccine appointments Friday
Cook County health officials announced Thursday that the county will be releasing 20,000 appointments for eligible recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine Friday.
Cook County health officials announced Thursday that the county will be releasing 20,000 appointments for eligible recipients of the COVID-19 vaccine Friday.
NIH launches 3rd trial into blood clot treatments for COVID-19 patients
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have launched a third trial of treatments for blood clots in COVID-19 patients.
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have launched a third trial of treatments for blood clots in COVID-19 patients.
Risk for COVID-19 hospitalization, death increases depending on body mass index, CDC says
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
The CDC published a report detailing a link between COVID-19 severity and higher body mass index.
CDC finds women report worse side effects from COVID-19 vaccine than men
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
According to data from the CDC, of the first 6,994 people who reported side effects after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, 79% were women.
'He was a very different person': Illinois family attributes loss of father to 'COVID psychosis'
An Illinois family believes they lost their father as a result of 'COVID psychosis.'
An Illinois family believes they lost their father as a result of 'COVID psychosis.'
Novavax vaccine has 96% efficacy against original COVID-19 strain, 55.4% against South Africa variant
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
Vaccine developer Novavax announced on Thursday that its vaccine offers high levels of protection against the original coronavirus strain that causes COVID-19, but the vaccine’s efficacy is diminished by some coronavirus variants, including one that originated in South Africa.
103-year-old man who survived Holocaust, 1918 pandemic receives 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
A 103-year-old San Francisco Bay Area man recently received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine — but that’s not all that’s extraordinary about him.
More than 1,000 candles form cross to remember COVID-19 victims in Brazil
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.
More than 1,000 candles were lit to form the shape of a cross to remember the lives lost to COVID-19 in Mutuipe, Brazil.
Trump takes credit for COVID-19 vaccine: 'I hope everyone remembers!'
"I hope everyone remembers when they’re getting the COVID-19 (often referred to as the China Virus) Vaccine, that if I wasn’t President, you wouldn’t be getting that beautiful 'shot' for 5 years, at best."
"I hope everyone remembers when they’re getting the COVID-19 (often referred to as the China Virus) Vaccine, that if I wasn’t President, you wouldn’t be getting that beautiful 'shot' for 5 years, at best."