Black doctor dies of COVID-19 after posting video claiming racist treatment by hospital
A Black doctor who died battling COVID-19 complained of racist medical care in widely-shared social media posts.
A Black doctor who died battling COVID-19 complained of racist medical care in widely-shared social media posts.
December is deadliest month of COVID-19 pandemic in US so far
With a week to go, December has become the deadliest month yet of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
With a week to go, December has become the deadliest month yet of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
President-elect Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Dr. Anthony Fauci
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, posted an audio recording of the pair singing “Happy Birthday” to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who turned 80 on Christmas Eve.
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, posted an audio recording of the pair singing “Happy Birthday” to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who turned 80 on Christmas Eve.
Idaho boy, 12, falls critically ill from COVID-19 complication
A 12-year-old boy from a secluded valley in Idaho became one of hundreds of children in the U.S. affected by a rare COVID-19 complication.
A 12-year-old boy from a secluded valley in Idaho became one of hundreds of children in the U.S. affected by a rare COVID-19 complication.
Legionnaires’ case reported at Quincy veterans home
A single case of Legionnaires’ disease was reported at an Illinois veterans home in downstate Quincy, a few years after an outbreak there killed more than a dozen residents.
A single case of Legionnaires’ disease was reported at an Illinois veterans home in downstate Quincy, a few years after an outbreak there killed more than a dozen residents.
Illinois reports 7,037 new COVID-19 cases, 96 additional deaths
On Thursday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 7,037 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in the state, including 96 additional deaths.
On Thursday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 7,037 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in the state, including 96 additional deaths.
Dr. Anthony Fauci celebrating 80th birthday, Christmas at home amid pandemic fight
Dr. Anthony Fauci is celebrating his 80th birthday on Christmas Eve at home, something he has continued to advise Americans to do as the country faces the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is celebrating his 80th birthday on Christmas Eve at home, something he has continued to advise Americans to do as the country faces the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
US reaches milestone of more than 1 million vaccines administered
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
‘Profoundly sad’: Mother and daughter die of COVID-19 less than a week apart in same hospital
A Florida mother and daughter both died of COVID-19 in the same hospital less than a week apart.
A Florida mother and daughter both died of COVID-19 in the same hospital less than a week apart.
COVID-19 pandemic’s death toll could shorten life expectancy in US by as much as 3 years
Life expectancy for 2020 could end up dropping as much as two to three years due to the devastating toll of COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
Life expectancy for 2020 could end up dropping as much as two to three years due to the devastating toll of COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
Illinois administers over 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines
More than 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday.
More than 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday.
Chipotle not requiring workers to get COVID-19 vaccine, but will ‘strongly encourage it’
In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.
In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.
Researchers find microplastics in human placentas for 1st time, calling it 'matter of great concern'
For the first time, researchers have found microplastics in human placentas of four healthy women who had normal pregnancies and births.
For the first time, researchers have found microplastics in human placentas of four healthy women who had normal pregnancies and births.
City shuts down River North parties for violating COVID-19 restrictions
City officials shut down two River North parties over the weekend for allegedly violating statewide indoor service restrictions, including one party that allegedly charged a $100 entrance fee.
City officials shut down two River North parties over the weekend for allegedly violating statewide indoor service restrictions, including one party that allegedly charged a $100 entrance fee.
Illinois reports 6,762 new COVID-19 cases, 135 additional deaths
On Wednesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 6,762 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 135 additional deaths.
On Wednesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 6,762 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 135 additional deaths.
Health care worker in NYC has serious allergic reaction to coronavirus vaccine
Health officials in New York City report that a health care worker who was among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccination has had a serious adverse reaction.
Health officials in New York City report that a health care worker who was among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccination has had a serious adverse reaction.
Pfizer to give US another 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement.
Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement.
Coronavirus reaches Antarctica, bringing pandemic to last untouched continent
Chilean authorities announced that at least 58 people that were at two military bases in Antarctica or on a navy ship that went to the continent tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Chilean authorities announced that at least 58 people that were at two military bases in Antarctica or on a navy ship that went to the continent tested positive for the new coronavirus.
US Surgeon General Jerome Adams observes vaccine rollout at Chicago hospital
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams met Tuesday with Illinois health officials and stopped at a Chicago hospital to observe the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams met Tuesday with Illinois health officials and stopped at a Chicago hospital to observe the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
Trump asks Congress to amend $900B COVID-19 relief bill, increase stimulus checks to $2,000
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.