COVID-19: Belgian St. Nick party for elderly leads to 27 virus deaths
Authorities in Belgium say a 27th elderly person has died in an outbreak at a nursing home from a super-spreading St. Nick party last month but hope the situation is finally under control.
Authorities in Belgium say a 27th elderly person has died in an outbreak at a nursing home from a super-spreading St. Nick party last month but hope the situation is finally under control.
NIH STUDY: Researchers find evidence to suggest COVID-19 can cause brain damage
After examining the brain tissue of 19 deceased coronavirus patients, researchers from the National Institutes of Health found blood vessel damage and inflammation in the patients’ brains.
After examining the brain tissue of 19 deceased coronavirus patients, researchers from the National Institutes of Health found blood vessel damage and inflammation in the patients’ brains.
Illinois reports 7,201 new cases of COVID-19, 157 additional deaths
Illinois health officials reported another 7,201 positive cases of the coronavirus on New Year’s Day as the state’s testing-positivity rate inched upward.
Illinois health officials reported another 7,201 positive cases of the coronavirus on New Year’s Day as the state’s testing-positivity rate inched upward.
Police disperse crowded room at Congress Hotel during New Year’s celebrations
Chicago police dispersed several people from the Congress Plaza Hotel on New Year’s Eve because of overcrowding in violation of COVID-19 restrictions.
Chicago police dispersed several people from the Congress Plaza Hotel on New Year’s Eve because of overcrowding in violation of COVID-19 restrictions.
PHOTOS: First babies of 2021 born at Chicago area hospitals
Several Chicago-area mothers ushered in New Year’s Day by giving birth to the first babies of 2021.
Several Chicago-area mothers ushered in New Year’s Day by giving birth to the first babies of 2021.
'Not just a number': Woman places flags in front yard to honor those who died from COVID-19
Brandy Becerra, who lives in Yukon, Oklahoma, has placed more than 2,000 flags on her front lawn as a tribute to those who have died from COVID-19.
Brandy Becerra, who lives in Yukon, Oklahoma, has placed more than 2,000 flags on her front lawn as a tribute to those who have died from COVID-19.
Thousands of volunteers got a placebo; Should they now receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
Health experts are debating what to tell study volunteers who got a dummy shot instead of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Health experts are debating what to tell study volunteers who got a dummy shot instead of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Pharmacist arrested for intentionally removing vials of vaccine from storage, rendering them 'useless'
A former employee of the Advocate Aurora Health Hospital in Grafton, Wis. was arrested Thursday afternoon for tampering with and causing the destruction of 57 vials of the coronavirus vaccine.
A former employee of the Advocate Aurora Health Hospital in Grafton, Wis. was arrested Thursday afternoon for tampering with and causing the destruction of 57 vials of the coronavirus vaccine.
Officials urge Chicagoans to celebrate 2021 at home or virtually
The city of Chicago is reminding people that New Year’s Eve is not the time to say goodbye to the fight against the coronavirus.
The city of Chicago is reminding people that New Year’s Eve is not the time to say goodbye to the fight against the coronavirus.
More than 2,900 U.S. health care workers died in 2020, Kaiser Health reports
According to data collected from the “Lost on the Frontline” project by Kaiser Health News and the Guardian, more than 2,900 health care workers died in 2020.
According to data collected from the “Lost on the Frontline” project by Kaiser Health News and the Guardian, more than 2,900 health care workers died in 2020.
Greek nurse builds ICU at home to treat relatives with COVID-19
Tachtatzoglou, who had to quarantine and could not go to work once his relatives tested positive for the virus, decided to put his ICU experience to use by looking after them himself.
Tachtatzoglou, who had to quarantine and could not go to work once his relatives tested positive for the virus, decided to put his ICU experience to use by looking after them himself.
Tips for leaving those extra pounds in 2020
Celebrity trainer Ramona Braganza dishes out practical tips for keeping our bodies strong and healthy heading into 2021.
Celebrity trainer Ramona Braganza dishes out practical tips for keeping our bodies strong and healthy heading into 2021.
Lovin' Local: Plant Based Beauty in Chicago
Monica Little, owner of Plant Based Beauty, talks about how her business has fared during the pandemic.
Monica Little, owner of Plant Based Beauty, talks about how her business has fared during the pandemic.
China approves 1st homegrown vaccine as COVID-19 pandemic surges globally
China has approved its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use, marking the addition of another vaccine as the virus surges back around the world.
China has approved its first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine for general use, marking the addition of another vaccine as the virus surges back around the world.
Aurora Grafton: Discarded COVID-19 vaccine incident was intentional
More than 500 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine had to be "discarded" after they were removed from a pharmacy refrigerator at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton in an intentional act.
More than 500 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine had to be "discarded" after they were removed from a pharmacy refrigerator at the Aurora Medical Center in Grafton in an intentional act.
'I think it's possible it's here in Illinois': Second case of new coronavirus strain found in U.S.
Nationwide, the U.S. is averaging around 180,000 new infections of the coronavirus per day, and there are growing concerns about a new variant of the virus.
Nationwide, the U.S. is averaging around 180,000 new infections of the coronavirus per day, and there are growing concerns about a new variant of the virus.
Local plasma trial helps with COVID-19 research
It is expected that the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all adults next year.
It is expected that the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all adults next year.
'Stay home and celebrate': CCDPH encourages safe New Year celebrations
The Cook County Department of Public Health said on Wednesday that they are strongly encouraging residents to celebrate the ringing in of 2021 safely and at home due to COVID-19.
The Cook County Department of Public Health said on Wednesday that they are strongly encouraging residents to celebrate the ringing in of 2021 safely and at home due to COVID-19.
'Patients are dying like flies': Nurse in ICU begs the public to stop being careless
A registered nurse in West Covina, California, is pleading with the public to 'stop being careless' as she witnesses an overwhelming amount of patients in her ICU unit.
A registered nurse in West Covina, California, is pleading with the public to 'stop being careless' as she witnesses an overwhelming amount of patients in her ICU unit.
First known US case of UK COVID-19 variant confirmed in Colorado
The U.S. has confirmed its first case of a new, likely more transmissible variant of the coronavirus first identified in the U.K.
The U.S. has confirmed its first case of a new, likely more transmissible variant of the coronavirus first identified in the U.K.