'We’re going to see a climbing death toll': Morgues, hospitals overflow amid coronavirus surge
Nearly 37,000 people died of COVID-19 in the U.S. in November, the most since the dark early days of the pandemic.
Nearly 37,000 people died of COVID-19 in the U.S. in November, the most since the dark early days of the pandemic.
World AIDS Day: Chicago increases funding for HIV care and prevention amid pandemic
While the number of new HIV cases in Chicago is dropping, AIDS has not gone away -- and COVID is complicating things.
While the number of new HIV cases in Chicago is dropping, AIDS has not gone away -- and COVID is complicating things.
Chicago officials prepare for vaccine distribution in coming weeks
“Two weeks from today, we could be talking about vaccination, a lot of details to come. We are ready when this vaccine is available,” said Dr. Allison Arwady of the Chicago Department of Public Health.
“Two weeks from today, we could be talking about vaccination, a lot of details to come. We are ready when this vaccine is available,” said Dr. Allison Arwady of the Chicago Department of Public Health.
CDC to shorten COVID-19 quarantine to 10 days, 7 with negative test result
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to shorten the recommended length of quarantine after exposure to someone who is positive for COVID-19, as the virus rages across the nation.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to shorten the recommended length of quarantine after exposure to someone who is positive for COVID-19, as the virus rages across the nation.
1st coronavirus vaccines to go to health care workers, nursing homes, US scientific panel votes
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices convened a virtual meeting Tuesday to vote on a proposal that would give priority to health care workers and patients in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices convened a virtual meeting Tuesday to vote on a proposal that would give priority to health care workers and patients in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities.
Coronavirus was present in US earlier than initially thought: Study
A recent study found traces of the virus in blood donations collected starting in December of last year.
A recent study found traces of the virus in blood donations collected starting in December of last year.
‘We’re not in a good place’: Fauci sounds alarm on COVID-19 pandemic in Facebook interview
The country’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci took to social media Monday, reiterating that the COVID-19 pandemic is growing worse and affecting younger age groups.
The country’s top infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci took to social media Monday, reiterating that the COVID-19 pandemic is growing worse and affecting younger age groups.
Alicia Silverstone talks mykind Organics, 25th anniversary of 'Clueless'
Alicia Silverstone talks about the vegan supplement line mykind Organics and reflects on starring in "Clueless" 25 years later.
Alicia Silverstone talks about the vegan supplement line mykind Organics and reflects on starring in "Clueless" 25 years later.
FDA announces advisory committee meeting to discuss Moderna vaccine candidate
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced it has scheduled a meeting this month to discuss the request for emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced it has scheduled a meeting this month to discuss the request for emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc.
Statewide mask mandates stimulate the economy, study suggests
A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.
A study from the University of Utah found that when statewide mask mandates were implemented, as opposed to mandates issued and enforced at the local level, COVID-19 cases decreased and economic activity increased.
Dr. Scott Atlas, Trump’s coronavirus adviser, resigns from post
President Donald Trump’s special adviser on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Scott Atlas, formally resigned from his post on Monday, according to FOX News.
President Donald Trump’s special adviser on the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Scott Atlas, formally resigned from his post on Monday, according to FOX News.
Toddler survives 12 hours of open-heart surgery at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital
The toddler was born with a congenital heart defect that required 12 hours of open-heart surgery at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital.
The toddler was born with a congenital heart defect that required 12 hours of open-heart surgery at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital.
'Pandemic' named Merriam-Webster's word of the year
Merriam-Webster on Monday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year.
Merriam-Webster on Monday announced “pandemic” as its 2020 word of the year.
9 more Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s employees test positive for COVID-19
Nine more employees of the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County have tested positive for the coronavirus in the last week, the clerk’s office announced Sunday.
Nine more employees of the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County have tested positive for the coronavirus in the last week, the clerk’s office announced Sunday.
Biden adds more members to COVID-19 advisory board
President-elect Joe Biden announced the newest members to his COVID-19 advisory board Saturday.
President-elect Joe Biden announced the newest members to his COVID-19 advisory board Saturday.
Illinois faces post-holiday surge as COVID-19 continues to spread
State officials are bracing for another surge after many people around the country traveled for Thanksgiving and celebrated with family and friends.
State officials are bracing for another surge after many people around the country traveled for Thanksgiving and celebrated with family and friends.
Health officials report 7,873 new coronavirus cases, 108 more deaths
Illinois health officials announced Saturday that 7,873 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus and 108 more people have died.
Illinois health officials announced Saturday that 7,873 more people have tested positive for the coronavirus and 108 more people have died.
Antibodies from donated blood key to COVID-19 fight
People who have suffered through COVID-19 have a valuable weapon for those fighting the coronavirus now: antibodies.
People who have suffered through COVID-19 have a valuable weapon for those fighting the coronavirus now: antibodies.
Doctor hugs elderly coronavirus patient on Thanksgiving in viral photo
New estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.
New estimates by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. may be worse than was previously known.
Coronavirus symptoms to look for and when they may appear
In the event of potential exposure, it's important to know what symptoms to look out for. To start, symptoms of coronavirus may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus.
In the event of potential exposure, it's important to know what symptoms to look out for. To start, symptoms of coronavirus may appear two to 14 days after exposure to the virus.