A vaccine won't end the COVID-19 crisis right away, experts say
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.
Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.
Some Ohio hospitals running out of ventilators, Cleveland Clinic says
A top Cleveland Clinic official says some Ohio hospitals are running out of ventilators due to the worsening COVID-19 outbreak and a sharp increase in hospitalizations.
A top Cleveland Clinic official says some Ohio hospitals are running out of ventilators due to the worsening COVID-19 outbreak and a sharp increase in hospitalizations.
Persons infected with COVID-19 at risk of psychiatric disorder
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Researchers from Oxford in England have discovered that people infected with the coronavirus are also at risk of developing a psychiatric disorder.
Wash your hands this Thanksgiving, but not your turkey, USDA says
The United States Department of Agriculture says you should not be washing your turkey, or any meats for that matter.
The United States Department of Agriculture says you should not be washing your turkey, or any meats for that matter.
What the rollout of a coronavirus vaccine could look like in Chicago
Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady discusses a potential vaccine rollout, Thanksgiving restrictions and the city's testing system.
Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady discusses a potential vaccine rollout, Thanksgiving restrictions and the city's testing system.
Majority of Americans say they got the worst sleep in 2020: survey
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
The year 2020 has been the worst year ever for Americans’ sleep, according to new research.
AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine 'highly effective' prevention
AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed that its COVID-19 vaccine with Oxford University was up to 90% effective in preventing disease.
AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed that its COVID-19 vaccine with Oxford University was up to 90% effective in preventing disease.
ALS Ice Bucket challenge co-founder Pat Quinn dies at age 37
Rest in peace, Pat Quinn. The "Ice Bucket Challenge" raised more than $200 million for ALS-Lou Gehrig's research. It was one of the first truly viral social media phenomenons.
Rest in peace, Pat Quinn. The "Ice Bucket Challenge" raised more than $200 million for ALS-Lou Gehrig's research. It was one of the first truly viral social media phenomenons.
First COVID-19 immunizations could arrive on December 12th
A FDA advisory committee is set to meet Dec. 10 to discuss Pfizer’s request for an emergency use authorization for its developing COVID-19 vaccine.
A FDA advisory committee is set to meet Dec. 10 to discuss Pfizer’s request for an emergency use authorization for its developing COVID-19 vaccine.
Operation Warp Speed projects 70% herd immunity, potential return to normalcy May 2021
America might reach herd immunity from the coronavirus sometime around May, according to a timeline laid out by Operation Warp Speed's top science adviser.
America might reach herd immunity from the coronavirus sometime around May, according to a timeline laid out by Operation Warp Speed's top science adviser.
FDA approves emergency use of Regeneron COVID-19 monoclonal antibody therapy used to treat Trump
The FDA has approved two more monoclonal antibody treatments for people with mild to moderate cases of COVID-19.
The FDA has approved two more monoclonal antibody treatments for people with mild to moderate cases of COVID-19.
Jeremih reportedly out of ICU after battling COVID-19, according to TMZ
Singer and Chicago native Jeremih is reportedly out of the ICU after battling COVID-19 for an unknown amount of time, according to TMZ.
Singer and Chicago native Jeremih is reportedly out of the ICU after battling COVID-19 for an unknown amount of time, according to TMZ.
Ben Carson says he's 'out of the woods' after battling COVID-19
Housing Secretary Ben Carson is crediting unapproved, experimental treatments with saving his life after saying he became “desperately ill” following his infection with the coronavirus.
Housing Secretary Ben Carson is crediting unapproved, experimental treatments with saving his life after saying he became “desperately ill” following his infection with the coronavirus.
Illinois reports 11,891 new confirmed, probable cases of COVID-19, 127 additional deaths
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 11,891 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 127 additional deaths.
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 11,891 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 127 additional deaths.
Trump takes credit for Pfizer vaccine development, says Americans wouldn’t have one yet without his leadership
President Trump on Friday claimed the U.S. would not have a coronavirus vaccine on the way had he not been in the Oval Office to oversee its development.
President Trump on Friday claimed the U.S. would not have a coronavirus vaccine on the way had he not been in the Oval Office to oversee its development.
Illinois to receive 400,000 doses in first vaccine distribution
Illinois' health director says the state will receive 400,000 doses in the first round of vaccine distributions, and those doses will be spread out equally across all communities.
Illinois' health director says the state will receive 400,000 doses in the first round of vaccine distributions, and those doses will be spread out equally across all communities.
WHO: ‘No evidence’ remdesivir an effective treatment for hospitalized COVID-19 patients
In a press release, the WHO said there is currently “no evidence that remdesivir improves survival and other outcomes in these patients.”
In a press release, the WHO said there is currently “no evidence that remdesivir improves survival and other outcomes in these patients.”
FDA to livestream public meeting on Pfizer-BioNTech potential COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set a public meeting on Dec. 10 to discuss approving Pfizer and BioNTech’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine and will livestream it on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has set a public meeting on Dec. 10 to discuss approving Pfizer and BioNTech’s experimental COVID-19 vaccine and will livestream it on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.
US sees record new COVID-19 cases, deaths, hospitalizations in 'critical moment' of pandemic
Over the past 24 hours, the country reported more than 187,000 new COVID-19 cases and 2,015 virus deaths. A record 80,000+ people are also currently hospitalized with the virus.
Over the past 24 hours, the country reported more than 187,000 new COVID-19 cases and 2,015 virus deaths. A record 80,000+ people are also currently hospitalized with the virus.
Teen cancer survivor dies after coronavirus diagnosis as Kentucky sees surge in illnesses
Alexis Rose Veit began feeling ill on Oct. 26, according to a Facebook post written by Travis Holder, director of Ballard County Emergency Management.
Alexis Rose Veit began feeling ill on Oct. 26, according to a Facebook post written by Travis Holder, director of Ballard County Emergency Management.