More Chicago area hospitals begin administering COVID vaccine
“I really felt very patriotic because I felt like I was doing something for my country,” a nurse practitioner said.
“I really felt very patriotic because I felt like I was doing something for my country,” a nurse practitioner said.
FDA advisory committee votes to recommend emergency use of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.
A key advisory committee to the FDA on Thursday voted to recommend the approval of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use, one of the final hurdles before FDA authorization.
COVID-19 vaccines: When can children get vaccinated?
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won't be able to get them until there's enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well.
COVID-19 vaccinations have started in the U.S., but children won't be able to get them until there's enough study data showing the shots are safe and effective for younger ages as well.
US reports staggering 247,000 new COVID-19 cases and 3,600 deaths in single day
Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.
Nearly a quarter-million new COVID-19 cases, more than 3,600 deaths and 113,000 hospitalizations were reported in a single day in the U.S. on Wednesday, shattering previous records.
2nd healthcare worker in Alaska reports adverse reaction to COVID vaccine
Health officials in Alaska have reported that a second health care worker had an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine.
Health officials in Alaska have reported that a second health care worker had an adverse reaction to a COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Ian Smith discusses the potential approval of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he hopes the FDA issues an emergency use authorization of Moderna?s COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday. Weighing in on what this could mean for getting more people vaccinated is doctor and author Dr. Ian Smith.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says he hopes the FDA issues an emergency use authorization of Moderna?s COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday. Weighing in on what this could mean for getting more people vaccinated is doctor and author Dr. Ian Smith.
Munster nurse who has cared for COVID patients gets vaccine
One of the healthcare workers who received Indiana's first vaccines is nurse Glenna Crouch with Community Hospital in Munster. And that wasn't her only first. She also cared for the hospital's first coronavirus patient nine months ago.
One of the healthcare workers who received Indiana's first vaccines is nurse Glenna Crouch with Community Hospital in Munster. And that wasn't her only first. She also cared for the hospital's first coronavirus patient nine months ago.
Years of medical abuse make Blacks less likely to trust vaccine
From the notorious trials of the Tuskegee Airmen to the unfortunate truth behind the many cancer studies linked to Henrietta Lacks, African Americans have good reason to be hesitant about the new coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Leon McDougle, president of the National Medical Association, talks more about it.
From the notorious trials of the Tuskegee Airmen to the unfortunate truth behind the many cancer studies linked to Henrietta Lacks, African Americans have good reason to be hesitant about the new coronavirus vaccine. Dr. Leon McDougle, president of the National Medical Association, talks more about it.
New COVID-19 relief bill would include stimulus checks
Congressional negotiators closed in Wednesday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver additional help to businesses, $300 per week jobless checks, and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans. But there was no deal quite yet.
Congressional negotiators closed in Wednesday on a $900 billion COVID-19 economic relief package that would deliver additional help to businesses, $300 per week jobless checks, and $600 stimulus payments to most Americans. But there was no deal quite yet.
Local hospitals eagerly wait for first batch of COVID-19 vaccine
While the state received the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines on Monday, some hospitals are still waiting for their allotment from the county health departments.
While the state received the first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines on Monday, some hospitals are still waiting for their allotment from the county health departments.
Biden’s team urges Americans to stay home on Inauguration Day and watch ceremony online
President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural committee has asked the public to stay home on Inauguration Day in a bid to stave off an increase of COVID-19 cases.
President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural committee has asked the public to stay home on Inauguration Day in a bid to stave off an increase of COVID-19 cases.
DuPage County receives 13,650 doses of COVID-19 vaccine
On Wednesday, the DuPage County Health Department received its first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
On Wednesday, the DuPage County Health Department received its first shipment of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine from the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Twitter to remove false claims about coronavirus vaccines, add label to misleading tweets
Starting Dec. 21, the company plans to take measures to stop the spread of misinformation regarding the vaccines for the novel coronavirus.
Starting Dec. 21, the company plans to take measures to stop the spread of misinformation regarding the vaccines for the novel coronavirus.
Pence, wife to receive COVID-19 vaccine Friday in live broadcast, Biden could be vaccinated next week
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen will both receive the coronavirus vaccine during a live broadcast Friday, according to the White House.
Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen will both receive the coronavirus vaccine during a live broadcast Friday, according to the White House.
Alaska health care worker suffers adverse reaction after COVID-19 vaccine
A woman had an allergic reaction that included flushing and shortness of breath within 10 minutes of receiving the first of Pfizer's two-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
A woman had an allergic reaction that included flushing and shortness of breath within 10 minutes of receiving the first of Pfizer's two-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
Air pollution ruled as cause of 9-year-old's death in UK
A British coroner has ruled that excessive air pollution from traffic fumes contributed to the death of a 9-year-old girl who died of a fatal asthma attack.
A British coroner has ruled that excessive air pollution from traffic fumes contributed to the death of a 9-year-old girl who died of a fatal asthma attack.
DuPage County prepares to administer coronavirus vaccines
We've been hearing a lot about vaccine distribution in Cook County but what about neighboring DuPage? Karen Ayala with the DuPage County Health Department talks about plans for the rollout and what it means to those who live in the area.
We've been hearing a lot about vaccine distribution in Cook County but what about neighboring DuPage? Karen Ayala with the DuPage County Health Department talks about plans for the rollout and what it means to those who live in the area.
Pfizer vs. Moderna: Which coronavirus vaccine is more effective?
As Americans received their first coronavirus vaccine injections this week, the country awaits for the green light to be given to the Moderna vaccine. Now, Moderna is saying its vaccine has an added boost. Dr. David Zich weighs in.
As Americans received their first coronavirus vaccine injections this week, the country awaits for the green light to be given to the Moderna vaccine. Now, Moderna is saying its vaccine has an added boost. Dr. David Zich weighs in.
Doctor talks about being among the first in Illinois to receive COVID vaccine
Tuesday was a monumental day in Illinois as healthcare workers began receiving the first coronavirus vaccine doses. Dr. Marina Del Rios was one of those lucky recipients and she joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
Tuesday was a monumental day in Illinois as healthcare workers began receiving the first coronavirus vaccine doses. Dr. Marina Del Rios was one of those lucky recipients and she joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
Vaccine rollout: What the days, weeks and months ahead look like
Dr. Julie Morita of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation talks about what the days, weeks, and months ahead are likely to look like as the rollout of Pfizer and Moderna's coronavirus vaccines begin.
Dr. Julie Morita of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation talks about what the days, weeks, and months ahead are likely to look like as the rollout of Pfizer and Moderna's coronavirus vaccines begin.