Illinois health officials report 6,642 more COVID-19 cases, 123 more deaths
Illinois health officials reported Friday that 6,642 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 123 more people have died.
Illinois health officials reported Friday that 6,642 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus, and 123 more people have died.
'There is no federal reserve': Governors say HHS made empty promise on more vaccine doses
State health officials who were expecting a big boost in coronavirus vaccine doses from the federal government next week will likely be disappointed: reports say the stockpile that Operation Warp Speed pledged to release this week does not exist.
State health officials who were expecting a big boost in coronavirus vaccine doses from the federal government next week will likely be disappointed: reports say the stockpile that Operation Warp Speed pledged to release this week does not exist.
Study finds pregnant and postpartum Black women more likely to have heart issues
Dr. Melissa Simon from Northwestern Medicine lays out the distubing findings that pregnant and postpartum Black women are disproportionately more likely to suffer strokes, die in the hospital or have a heart attack regardless of socioeconomic status.
Dr. Melissa Simon from Northwestern Medicine lays out the distubing findings that pregnant and postpartum Black women are disproportionately more likely to suffer strokes, die in the hospital or have a heart attack regardless of socioeconomic status.
Evaluating the safety risks of returning to indoor dining
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the challenges of returning to indoor dining and what's next in the city's phased vaccine rollout plan.
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago talks about the challenges of returning to indoor dining and what's next in the city's phased vaccine rollout plan.
Attorneys urge California to move incarcerated to front of vaccination line
There have been about a dozen bigger outbreaks in the last month, accounting for about a third of the 167 inmate coronavirus deaths. Corrections officials said active cases peaked Dec. 20 at 10,721 systemwide.
There have been about a dozen bigger outbreaks in the last month, accounting for about a third of the 167 inmate coronavirus deaths. Corrections officials said active cases peaked Dec. 20 at 10,721 systemwide.
Belmont Village Senior Living Lincoln Park residents enthused by vaccine: 'They could not be more excited'
Patricia Will from Belmont Village talks about the excitement swirling around their seniors as they get the chance to be vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Patricia Will from Belmont Village talks about the excitement swirling around their seniors as they get the chance to be vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce join effort to develop COVID-19 vaccination digital passport
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
The technology would allow individuals to obtain a copy of their immunization records through a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay, while those without smartphones would receive paper printed with QR codes containing verifiable credentials.
Biden unveils $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan, including $1,400 stimulus checks
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan aimed at speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses.
President-elect Joe Biden is unveiling a $1.9 trillion coronavirus plan aimed at speeding up the vaccine rollout and providing financial help to individuals, states and local governments and businesses.
Chicago bar giving out gift cards to individuals who get COVID-19 vaccine
The Village Tap, located in the North Center neighborhood, announced on Twitter that they will be giving out 1,000 gift cards valued at $10 each, to individuals who receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
The Village Tap, located in the North Center neighborhood, announced on Twitter that they will be giving out 1,000 gift cards valued at $10 each, to individuals who receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Companies offer financial incentives to encourage COVID-19 vaccination
Dollar General is one of the first major companies to announce extra pay for workers who get vaccinated.
Dollar General is one of the first major companies to announce extra pay for workers who get vaccinated.
Gut bacteria may influence COVID-19 severity and immune response, study suggests
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
Gut bacteria may impact the severity of COVID-19, as well as the body’s immune response to the virus, a new study suggests. Imbalances in type and volume of bacteria may also be tied to “long-haul” COVID.
Questions abound for pregnant women considering the coronavirus vaccine
Dr. Lauren F. Streicher from Northwestern Medicine addresses some of the many questions regarding the coronavirus vaccine and pregnant women.
Dr. Lauren F. Streicher from Northwestern Medicine addresses some of the many questions regarding the coronavirus vaccine and pregnant women.
New study links Vitamin D deficiency to COVID-19 mortality rate
Professor Adrian Gombart from Oregon State University elaborates on the findings from his study focusing on the apparent link between Vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 deaths.
Professor Adrian Gombart from Oregon State University elaborates on the findings from his study focusing on the apparent link between Vitamin D deficiency and COVID-19 deaths.
Chicago officials to announce next steps of vaccine rollout
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
FOX 32's Joanie Lum reports...
Disney World being considered for use as a vaccine center
If Disneyland can do it, so can Disney World.
If Disneyland can do it, so can Disney World.
10 businesses in Chicago cited for violating COVID-19 restrictions
City officials cited 10 businesses and a residence over the weekend for violating COVID-19 restrictions by allowing indoor dining or drinking.
City officials cited 10 businesses and a residence over the weekend for violating COVID-19 restrictions by allowing indoor dining or drinking.
Re-evaluating the nation's vaccine rollout plan
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about changes in the nation's vaccine distribution plan.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about changes in the nation's vaccine distribution plan.
WHO: COVID-19 herd immunity won't happen in 2021, even with vaccines
The World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned that even as numerous countries start rolling out vaccination programs to stop COVID-19, herd immunity is highly unlikely this year.
The World Health Organization’s chief scientist warned that even as numerous countries start rolling out vaccination programs to stop COVID-19, herd immunity is highly unlikely this year.
Supreme Court says women seeking abortion pill must obtain it in person despite ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The Supreme Court has ordered that women must visit a doctor’s office, hospital or clinic in person to obtain an abortion pill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Supreme Court has ordered that women must visit a doctor’s office, hospital or clinic in person to obtain an abortion pill during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois' Dr. Ngozi Ezike gets COVID-19 vaccine at Chicago area clinic
Illinois’ top doctor received a COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday at a suburban Chicago clinic after delivering an emotional address about the difficulties of the pandemic for health care workers and her own family.
Illinois’ top doctor received a COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday at a suburban Chicago clinic after delivering an emotional address about the difficulties of the pandemic for health care workers and her own family.