Babies can get COVID-19 antibodies from mothers while in the womb, study finds
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
A new study shows that COVID-19 antibodies — a key element to immunity and protection from the coronavirus — can be transferred from a pregnant woman to the infant during pregnancy.
Pritzker diverts federal program vaccine to other priorities
Illinois public health officials said Wednesday that they will divert unused COVID-19 vaccine doses intended for long-term care facility residents to the supply for other prioritized recipients.
Illinois public health officials said Wednesday that they will divert unused COVID-19 vaccine doses intended for long-term care facility residents to the supply for other prioritized recipients.
Teachers don't need COVID-19 vaccines for safe school reopenings, CDC says
Teachers don’t need coronavirus vaccinations in order for schools to reopen safely, said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC.
Teachers don’t need coronavirus vaccinations in order for schools to reopen safely, said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC.
New study vindicates UK's delay of 2nd AstraZeneca vaccine dose
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Spacing out second vaccine doses to 12 weeks is allowing Britain to protect more people more quickly.
Coronavirus variant P.1 surging in Brazil 'deeply worrying,' experts say
A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.
A new variant of the coronavirus that’s exploded in Brazil and has since been found in the U.S. is causing some concern among scientists. Here’s what one Harvard researcher is saying.
CDC says schools can reopen without teachers getting COVID-19 vaccine
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
The Director of the CDC says schools can safely reopen even if teachers are not vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Dolly Parton says faith compelled her COVID-19 research donation, and she won't jump line to get vaccine
The '9 to 5' singer's hefty contribution directly led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine.
The '9 to 5' singer's hefty contribution directly led to the creation of the Moderna vaccine.
Chicago-area father speaks out after son's suicide, says lockdowns 'devastating' for young people
Chris Buckner, whose son Dylan Buckner committed suicide in January, told "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday that the stress caused by Chicago‘s coronavirus restrictions, including school closures and the inability to participate in school sports, "contributed" to his son’s death.
Chris Buckner, whose son Dylan Buckner committed suicide in January, told "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday that the stress caused by Chicago‘s coronavirus restrictions, including school closures and the inability to participate in school sports, "contributed" to his son’s death.
Chicago's top health official answers viewer questions about the coronavirus vaccine
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the city's new vaccine scheduling website and answer other questions about the rollout.
Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady joins Good Day Chicago to talk about the city's new vaccine scheduling website and answer other questions about the rollout.
Better Business Bureau urges people to avoid sharing COVID-19 vaccination card on social media
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to avoid sharing their COVID-19 vaccination cards on social media.
Chicago Walmart stores begin vaccinating Illinois residents
Walmart stores in Chicago have just begun vaccinating hundreds of people per day. Here's how you can get your appointment:
Walmart stores in Chicago have just begun vaccinating hundreds of people per day. Here's how you can get your appointment:
Chicago partners with company to help residents book vaccine appointments
The city of Chicago announced Tuesday a free partnership with Zocdoc, which is a way to find out if coronavirus vaccine doses are available in your zip code. And if they're not, you can be notified when they are.
The city of Chicago announced Tuesday a free partnership with Zocdoc, which is a way to find out if coronavirus vaccine doses are available in your zip code. And if they're not, you can be notified when they are.
Biden administration will start sending COVID-19 vaccine to pharmacies next week
The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.
The Biden administration will begin providing COVID-19 vaccines to U.S. pharmacies, part of its plan to ramp up vaccinations as new and potentially more serious virus strains are starting to appear.
Tony Bennett Alzheimer?s diagnosis raises awareness of the disease
Delia Jervier, executive director of the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter, talks about the importance of raising awareness of Alzheimer's disease.
Delia Jervier, executive director of the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter, talks about the importance of raising awareness of Alzheimer's disease.
Debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths
Kelly Salazar from American Family Care talks about several myths surrounding the coronavirus vaccines.
Kelly Salazar from American Family Care talks about several myths surrounding the coronavirus vaccines.
‘She loved so fiercely’: Teen dies from COVID-19 after beating rare cancer 3 times
Aspen Deke battled COVID-19 for more than two months before passing away on Saturday.
Aspen Deke battled COVID-19 for more than two months before passing away on Saturday.
Pregnant women with coronavirus pass antibodies to newborns, study finds
The findings of a new study support a growing amount of evidence that suggests pregnant women who contract the novel coronavirus pass protective antibodies to their newborns.
The findings of a new study support a growing amount of evidence that suggests pregnant women who contract the novel coronavirus pass protective antibodies to their newborns.
Chicago mother says coronavirus public school shutdowns 'killing our kids mentally'
Chicago public school parent Amy Jacobson argued on Monday that children are suffering "mental abuse" by not returning to the classroom amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying "we are killing our kids mentally" with the school shutdowns.
Chicago public school parent Amy Jacobson argued on Monday that children are suffering "mental abuse" by not returning to the classroom amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying "we are killing our kids mentally" with the school shutdowns.
Andrew Brooks, who led development of 1st approved COVID-19 spit test, dies at 51
Andrew Brooks, 51, is credited with developing the first saliva-based test for COVID-19. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said the test "undoubtedly saved lives."
Andrew Brooks, 51, is credited with developing the first saliva-based test for COVID-19. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said the test "undoubtedly saved lives."
Johnson & Johnson vaccine 66% effective in global trial
Dr. Erika Hutz from Swedish Covenant Hospital goes over the latest medical developments surrounding COVID-19 and vaccines for the virus.
Dr. Erika Hutz from Swedish Covenant Hospital goes over the latest medical developments surrounding COVID-19 and vaccines for the virus.