‘Wartime effort’: Biden boosting vaccine supply to states, buying 200 million more doses
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”
President Joe Biden gave his administration’s plan Tuesday to get more vaccines to states quicker - as well as announced he’s purchased an additional 200 million doses, calling his strategy a “wartime effort.”
Vice President Kamala Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff receive 2nd COVID-19 vaccine
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff got their second round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff got their second round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
WHO doesn’t recommend Moderna vaccine for pregnant women, unless at risk of high exposure
The World Health Organization released recommendations for the Moderna vaccine, saying it is “currently not recommended” for pregnant women unless they are at high risk of exposure.
The World Health Organization released recommendations for the Moderna vaccine, saying it is “currently not recommended” for pregnant women unless they are at high risk of exposure.
Cold, snowy weather boosts risk of suffering heart attacks
Dr. Daniel Luger, cardiologist at Rush University Medical Center, talks about the increased risk of heart attacks in cold and snowy weather.
Dr. Daniel Luger, cardiologist at Rush University Medical Center, talks about the increased risk of heart attacks in cold and snowy weather.
Many nursing home residents, elderly still waiting for COVID vaccine
Bob Gallo, AARP Illinois state director, talks about the tremendous demand for the coronavirus vaccine among the state's elderly.
Bob Gallo, AARP Illinois state director, talks about the tremendous demand for the coronavirus vaccine among the state's elderly.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant discovered in Minnesota
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
8 new cases of more contagious COVID-19 strain reported in Illinois
Local and state health officials on Monday reported eight new cases of a more contagious COVID-19 variant in Illinois. The youngest patient is 12-years-old.
Local and state health officials on Monday reported eight new cases of a more contagious COVID-19 variant in Illinois. The youngest patient is 12-years-old.
Biden feels confident U.S. will be ‘well on our way’ to herd immunity by summer
President Joe Biden said Monday he’s confident the U.S. will be soon be vaccinating 1.5 million people per day - getting the country “well on our way” to herd immunity by summer.
President Joe Biden said Monday he’s confident the U.S. will be soon be vaccinating 1.5 million people per day - getting the country “well on our way” to herd immunity by summer.
Lawmaker wants $1,400 stimulus checks reserved for those who get vaccine
President Joe Biden unveiled a massive $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposal that aims to combat the coronavirus and begins to pump up a U.S. economy.
President Joe Biden unveiled a massive $1.9 trillion stimulus package proposal that aims to combat the coronavirus and begins to pump up a U.S. economy.
Mayor Lightfoot gets vaccine as Illinois loosens COVID-19 rules
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot received a COVID-19 vaccine shot Monday as Illinois touted online signups and efforts to address racial equity at the start of its latest vaccination phase covering essential workers and residents ages 65 and older.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot received a COVID-19 vaccine shot Monday as Illinois touted online signups and efforts to address racial equity at the start of its latest vaccination phase covering essential workers and residents ages 65 and older.
California resident dies after receiving COVID-19 vaccine, officials say
An investigation was underway, following the death of a person who died shortly after receiving a vaccine for the coronavirus in Placer County last week.
An investigation was underway, following the death of a person who died shortly after receiving a vaccine for the coronavirus in Placer County last week.
1 in 5 Americans have sexually transmitted diseases
New federal data show that an estimated 1 in 5 people in the United States have had a sexually transmitted infection on any given day and half of them are in people under the age of 24.
New federal data show that an estimated 1 in 5 people in the United States have had a sexually transmitted infection on any given day and half of them are in people under the age of 24.
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine appears effective against new variants, working on booster shot as precaution
Moderna said it is developing a new vaccine against the new variant first detected in South Africa as a precaution.
Moderna said it is developing a new vaccine against the new variant first detected in South Africa as a precaution.
Breast cancer faker sentenced to prison time after tricking people into donating money
Sarah Delashmit, 36, defrauded nonprofit organizations by pretending to have muscular dystrophy and breast cancer.
Sarah Delashmit, 36, defrauded nonprofit organizations by pretending to have muscular dystrophy and breast cancer.
Illinois reports 3,292 new COVID-19 cases, 40 more deaths
Illinois public health officials Sunday announced another 3,292 positive cases of COVID-19 and 40 additional deaths.
Illinois public health officials Sunday announced another 3,292 positive cases of COVID-19 and 40 additional deaths.
Walmart expects to deliver up to 13M COVID-19 vaccine doses per month
Walmart announced Friday that it expects to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month "when supply and allocations allow."
Walmart announced Friday that it expects to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month "when supply and allocations allow."
Living alone during the pandemic impacts mental health of young adults more than older adults, study finds
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found younger adults who live alone are much more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed during the pandemic than older adults.
A new survey from the U.S. Census Bureau found younger adults who live alone are much more likely to report feeling anxious or depressed during the pandemic than older adults.
Chicago moves to Tier 1 mitigation measures, indoor dining can resume
Illinois announced on Saturday that, effective immediately, Chicago has made sufficient progress in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic to move to Tier 1 mitigation measures.
Illinois announced on Saturday that, effective immediately, Chicago has made sufficient progress in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic to move to Tier 1 mitigation measures.
Illinois reports 5,152 new COVID-19 cases, 97 additional deaths
Illinois public health officials Saturday announced another 5,152 positive cases of COVID-19 and 97 additional deaths.
Illinois public health officials Saturday announced another 5,152 positive cases of COVID-19 and 97 additional deaths.
CDC changes guidance for 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccines amid shortages
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance regarding the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine amid nationwide shortages and widespread confusion plaguing vaccination efforts in many states.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance regarding the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine amid nationwide shortages and widespread confusion plaguing vaccination efforts in many states.