‘Today is day 353’: Woman takes 189 pills a week nearly 1 year after COVID-19 diagnosis to combat symptoms
March 15 will mark one year since Amy Watson, a preschool teacher from Oregon, first began suffering with COVID-19 symptoms, and she still has a fever. “Today is day 353,” said Watson on March 3.
March 15 will mark one year since Amy Watson, a preschool teacher from Oregon, first began suffering with COVID-19 symptoms, and she still has a fever. “Today is day 353,” said Watson on March 3.
‘Inexplicable’: Fauci says now is not the time for states to roll back COVID-19 restrictions
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease expert, said states rolling back health measures meant to protect Americans from COVID-19 amid the ongoing pandemic is “inexplicable.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the United States’ top infectious disease expert, said states rolling back health measures meant to protect Americans from COVID-19 amid the ongoing pandemic is “inexplicable.”
New program brings COVID-19 vaccine to homebound residents in Chicago
As seniors seek out vaccine appointments at the United Center and other locations, a new program is bringing the vaccine to residents unable to leave home.
As seniors seek out vaccine appointments at the United Center and other locations, a new program is bringing the vaccine to residents unable to leave home.
Illinois top doctor talks about the state's vaccine rollout
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, joins Good Day Chicago to answer a myriad of questions about the state's vaccine rollout and detail what's next in the fight against COVID-19.
Dr. Ngozi Ezike, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, joins Good Day Chicago to answer a myriad of questions about the state's vaccine rollout and detail what's next in the fight against COVID-19.
United Center opens 100K vaccine appointments today for Chicago seniors
Dr. Rachel Bernard, CDPH medical director, tells us what we need to know about the United Center's open vaccine appointments for seniors.
Dr. Rachel Bernard, CDPH medical director, tells us what we need to know about the United Center's open vaccine appointments for seniors.
New video series encourages Black people to get vaccinated
Dr. Rhea Boyd talks about the partnership between the Black Coalition Against COVID and the Kaiser Family Foundation to help ease fears about the vaccines among America's Black population.
Dr. Rhea Boyd talks about the partnership between the Black Coalition Against COVID and the Kaiser Family Foundation to help ease fears about the vaccines among America's Black population.
United Center vaccination appointments open Thursday
Starting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, 110,000 appointments will be available for those looking to get vaccinated at the United Center.
Starting at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, 110,000 appointments will be available for those looking to get vaccinated at the United Center.
7-year-old Alabama girl sells lemonade to help fund her brain surgeries
Liza Scott has always tried to 'lift a bit of the burden' around the home.
Liza Scott has always tried to 'lift a bit of the burden' around the home.
‘Know that daddy loves you’: 35-year-old father records video for children before dying from COVID-19
Charley Torres, 35, used what little strength he had left to record a video from his hospital bed to express his love to his children before dying from COVID-19.
Charley Torres, 35, used what little strength he had left to record a video from his hospital bed to express his love to his children before dying from COVID-19.
NIH launches research effort to understand MIS-C, other effects of COVID-19 on children
It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.
It’s a segment of the population that accounts for roughly 13% of the total cases of COVID-19 in the United States: children. Now, the National Institutes of Health is launching a new research effort to better understand how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, affects adolescents.
Thousands at Oakland Coliseum received wrong vaccine dosage, medical staff say
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Thousands of people at the Oakland Coliseum received the wrong dosage of Pfizer vaccine on Monday because of an orange-capped syringe. But the problem has been fixed and state officials said there's no reason to panic.
Stillborn baby tests positive for COVID-19 in 2nd reported case in Israel
The mother, who was 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. Lab tests revealed the fetus was also infected with the virus and had died in the womb.
The mother, who was 36 weeks pregnant, was admitted to the hospital and tested positive for COVID-19, according to reports. Lab tests revealed the fetus was also infected with the virus and had died in the womb.
Illinois smokers eligible for COVID vaccine under Phase 1B Plus
Smokers in Illinois are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine under Phase 1B+, the Illinois Department of Public Health said.
Smokers in Illinois are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine under Phase 1B+, the Illinois Department of Public Health said.
‘His fighting spirit prevailed’: COVID-19 patient discharged from hospital after spending 85 days in ICU
A man is finally going home after spending 85 days at a Nevada hospital fighting COVID-19.
A man is finally going home after spending 85 days at a Nevada hospital fighting COVID-19.
Brazil coronavirus variant capable of reinfecting those who already had COVID-19, research suggests
Researchers found that the Brazil variant, called P.1, is between 1.4 and 2.2 times more transmissible than other coronavirus strains and appears to be better at escaping natural immunity.
Researchers found that the Brazil variant, called P.1, is between 1.4 and 2.2 times more transmissible than other coronavirus strains and appears to be better at escaping natural immunity.
WHO issues strong recommendation against drug Trump took to try to prevent coronavirus infection
An expert panel advising the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a strong recommendation against using hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19.
An expert panel advising the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a strong recommendation against using hydroxychloroquine to treat COVID-19.
Anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts show sharp increases during pandemic
Dr. David Gomel, president and CEO of Rosecrance, talks about the mental health impact of the pandemic and resources to help those struggling with depression.
Dr. David Gomel, president and CEO of Rosecrance, talks about the mental health impact of the pandemic and resources to help those struggling with depression.
Whoopi Goldberg on her battle with migraines
Whoopi Goldberg joins Good Day Chicago to talk about her battle with migraines and where she's found relief.
Whoopi Goldberg joins Good Day Chicago to talk about her battle with migraines and where she's found relief.
Health officials aim for 80% of Lake County residents to be vaccinated by late summer
Mark Pfister, executive director of the Lake County Health Department, lays out their vaccination goals.
Mark Pfister, executive director of the Lake County Health Department, lays out their vaccination goals.
‘Now is not the time to relax’: CDC director warns of possible 4th surge amid easing of COVID-19 restrictions
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.