Study finds people with dementia twice as likely to get COVID-19
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
A new study found people who have dementia are at an increased risk of contracting COVID-19.
COVID-19 pill effective in preliminary testing may be 'holy grail' of pandemic, doctor says
The drug would function as an at-home, five-day treatment, similar to Tamiflu, to stop the virus from reproducing before causing major damage. Details, here:
The drug would function as an at-home, five-day treatment, similar to Tamiflu, to stop the virus from reproducing before causing major damage. Details, here:
Illinois administers 98,550 vaccine doses, reports 1,068 new COVID-19 cases
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,068 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 14 additional deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,068 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 14 additional deaths.
United Center makes final preparations for mass vaccination site
FOX 32's Nate Rodgers reports...
FOX 32's Nate Rodgers reports...
FDA warns against using ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some are still looking to find unconventional ways to treat or prevent the virus. The latest - taking the drug ivermectin, which the FDA is now warning against.
Pollen seasons in the US getting longer, more intense due to climate change, study finds
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Feeling like your allergies have been getting worse the past few years? A new study suggests that climate change is making pollen seasons longer and more intense.
Great apes at San Diego Zoo receive COVID-19 vaccine
Nine great apes at the San Diego Zoo have received their coronavirus vaccine.
Nine great apes at the San Diego Zoo have received their coronavirus vaccine.
States that eased mask mandates, restaurant restrictions saw increase in COVID-19 cases, CDC study says
The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.
The CDC released a study that found states that issued mask mandates saw a decrease in COVID-19 cases, but when those same states allowed relaxed restrictions last year, they saw a subsequent increase in new infections.
Brazilian COVID-19 variant confirmed in Chicago
Evidence suggests that the variant can spread more easily and may affect the ability of antibodies — from natural infection or vaccination — to recognize and neutralize the virus, but additional studies are needed, health officials said.
Evidence suggests that the variant can spread more easily and may affect the ability of antibodies — from natural infection or vaccination — to recognize and neutralize the virus, but additional studies are needed, health officials said.
Just in case: CDC shares tips on surviving a zombie apocalypse
It's never too soon to be prepared!
It's never too soon to be prepared!
AP poll: Biden has 60% approval rating, 70% support his handling of coronavirus pandemic
President Joe Biden has a 60% approval rating of his job performance from Americans and even more backing for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new poll.
President Joe Biden has a 60% approval rating of his job performance from Americans and even more backing for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new poll.
Illinois sets single-day vaccine record as Des Plaines mass vaccination site opens
A new mass vaccination site opened Friday morning in suburban Des Plaines as state health officials announced a new record for most COVID-19 vaccinations administered in a day.
A new mass vaccination site opened Friday morning in suburban Des Plaines as state health officials announced a new record for most COVID-19 vaccinations administered in a day.
Swelling after COVID-19 shots may cause cancer false alarms
Getting a mammogram or other cancer check soon after a COVID-19 vaccination? Be sure to tell the doctor about the shot to avoid false alarm over a temporary side effect.
Getting a mammogram or other cancer check soon after a COVID-19 vaccination? Be sure to tell the doctor about the shot to avoid false alarm over a temporary side effect.
Single test to distinguish COVID-19, flu viruses gets FDA approval
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
The FDA has granted an emergency use authorization for an Abbott Laboratories test that can detect the novel coronavirus, two different flu viruses and a respiratory virus using a single nasal swab.
New COVID-19 vaccine tracker allows you to keep tabs on state-by-state distribution
Ed Haislmaier from The Heritage Foundation walks us through their new coronavirus vaccine map that allows viewers to see how different states are doing in administering their allotted vaccines.
Ed Haislmaier from The Heritage Foundation walks us through their new coronavirus vaccine map that allows viewers to see how different states are doing in administering their allotted vaccines.
My Block My Hood My City makes push to vaccinate elderly in Chicago's South and West sides
Alishia Pointer from My Block My Hood My City talks about their initiative to secure vaccinations for elderly people in Chicago's underserved neighborhoods.
Alishia Pointer from My Block My Hood My City talks about their initiative to secure vaccinations for elderly people in Chicago's underserved neighborhoods.
'This means everything': COVID-19 survivor receives vaccine from ER doctor who saved him
A COVID-19 survivor from Lake County received his second dose of the vaccine Thursday from the same ER doctor who saved his life nearly a year ago.
A COVID-19 survivor from Lake County received his second dose of the vaccine Thursday from the same ER doctor who saved his life nearly a year ago.
'Living Room' in Avondale now open to help those experiencing mental health crises
A new community space on Chicago's North Side is now open for those experiencing an emotional crisis.
A new community space on Chicago's North Side is now open for those experiencing an emotional crisis.
United Center vaccine appointments now available, over 27,000 booked Thursday
Things got off to a bit of a rocky start Thursday morning for some who were trying to schedule vaccine appointments at the United Center.
Things got off to a bit of a rocky start Thursday morning for some who were trying to schedule vaccine appointments at the United Center.
Thousands of COVID-19 vaccine doses lost to spoilage or discarded across US
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as it can, state health officials continue to report COVID-19 vaccines being spoiled and wasted.
As the U.S. races to vaccinate as many Americans as it can, state health officials continue to report COVID-19 vaccines being spoiled and wasted.