Fauci says Santa Claus is immune to COVID-19
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.
According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, Santa Claus is coming to town, and thankfully, has “innate immunity” to the novel coronavirus infection.
Pfizer, BioNTech apply for emergency use authorization of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech formally submitted their request Nov. 20 for FDA emergency use authorization.
Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech formally submitted their request Nov. 20 for FDA emergency use authorization.
Midwest health system CEO says he had virus, won't wear mask
Sanford Health’s president and chief executive, Kelby Krabbenhoft says he has recovered from COVID and won't be wearing a bask in the office
Sanford Health’s president and chief executive, Kelby Krabbenhoft says he has recovered from COVID and won't be wearing a bask in the office
Dr. John Coleman: Staying COVID-19 safe over the holidays
We are less than a week away from one of the biggest family holiday gathering days of the year. We've all been told not to gather with groups, not to travel and not to leave our homes except when necessary. Northwestern pulmonologist John Coleman is encouraging everyone to follow the rules.
We are less than a week away from one of the biggest family holiday gathering days of the year. We've all been told not to gather with groups, not to travel and not to leave our homes except when necessary. Northwestern pulmonologist John Coleman is encouraging everyone to follow the rules.
Masks, hygiene and safety during Thanksgiving
Are you planning on wearing one during your holiday gatherings? MIT scientist Jill Crittenden is part of a consortium that has studied the effectiveness of mask and talks about masking up during the holidays.
Are you planning on wearing one during your holiday gatherings? MIT scientist Jill Crittenden is part of a consortium that has studied the effectiveness of mask and talks about masking up during the holidays.
'Mask up': Healthcare workers hope new campaign will encourage people to wear masks
Area hospitals are banding together to get out an urgent message: Masks save lives. Healthcare workers are hoping a new campaign will wake people up.
Area hospitals are banding together to get out an urgent message: Masks save lives. Healthcare workers are hoping a new campaign will wake people up.
COVID-19 ‘immune memory’ could last at least 6 months, study suggests
According to the study, immunity to the coronavirus infection may last for at least six months, and potentially much longer, after a person was initially infected.
According to the study, immunity to the coronavirus infection may last for at least six months, and potentially much longer, after a person was initially infected.
Tyson suspends Iowa plant managers amid COVID-19 betting claim
The company's president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, saying they do not represent the company's values.
The company's president and CEO, Dean Banks, said he was “extremely upset” about the allegations against managers at its plant in Waterloo, Iowa, saying they do not represent the company's values.
Illinois reports another 14,612 coronavirus cases, 168 more deaths
Coronavirus cases in Illinois continued their dizzying upward trajectory Thursday as health officials said another 14,612 people tested positive for the virus.
Coronavirus cases in Illinois continued their dizzying upward trajectory Thursday as health officials said another 14,612 people tested positive for the virus.
Knowing your blood type is crucial to understanding personal health risks
Clarissa Bradstock from Any Lab Test Now talks about the importance of knowing your blood type in order to better understand your body.
Clarissa Bradstock from Any Lab Test Now talks about the importance of knowing your blood type in order to better understand your body.
'NICU Grandpa' David Deutchman, who cuddled newborns, dies after battle with cancer
David Deutchman, the volunteer who was affectionately known as the "NICU Grandpa" at Scottish Rite's neonatal intensive care unit passed away after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 86.
David Deutchman, the volunteer who was affectionately known as the "NICU Grandpa" at Scottish Rite's neonatal intensive care unit passed away after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 86.
Local doctor says multiple companies will need to manufacture vaccines to end the pandemic
“I think the real issue is going to be manufacturing the vaccine,” said Dr. Richard Novak, UIC Health.
“I think the real issue is going to be manufacturing the vaccine,” said Dr. Richard Novak, UIC Health.
‘My daughter was perfectly healthy’: 5-year-old Texas girl tragically dies of COVID-19
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
The parents of a 5-year-old Texas girl are mourning after their daughter died tragically and unexpectedly of COVID-19.
Pfizer to seek clearance soon; new data shows its COVID-19 vaccine is 95% effective
Pfizer announced more results in its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study that suggest the shots are 95% effective.
Pfizer announced more results in its ongoing coronavirus vaccine study that suggest the shots are 95% effective.
Pfizer to request coronavirus vaccine emergency use authorization ?within days?
Dr. Richard Novak, chief of infectious diseases at UIC, talks about what the latest news from Pfizer could mean for the deployment of coronavirus vaccines.
Dr. Richard Novak, chief of infectious diseases at UIC, talks about what the latest news from Pfizer could mean for the deployment of coronavirus vaccines.
Teachers unions across US demand stop to in-person learning amid rising coronavirus cases
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
Teachers' unions across America are calling for the halt of in-person learning as coronavirus cases climb once again.
FDA allows 1st rapid virus test that gives results at home
U.S. regulators on Tuesday allowed emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be performed and developed entirely at home.
U.S. regulators on Tuesday allowed emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be performed and developed entirely at home.
'MasterChef Junior' star and Gary-native Ben Watkins, dead at 14
"MasterChef Junior" star Ben Watkins has died after battling a rare illness.
"MasterChef Junior" star Ben Watkins has died after battling a rare illness.
FDA warns pregnant women to avoid pain relievers
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is sounding the alarm that pain relievers could have devastating effects on unborn babies.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is sounding the alarm that pain relievers could have devastating effects on unborn babies.
Steven Taylor talks about his book 'The Psychology of Pandemics,' published months before the COVID-19 outbreak
Dr. Steven Taylor, professor and clinical psychologist, talks about lessons that can be learned from his timely book "The Psychology of Pandemics: Preparing for the Next Global Outbreak of Infectious Disease."
Dr. Steven Taylor, professor and clinical psychologist, talks about lessons that can be learned from his timely book "The Psychology of Pandemics: Preparing for the Next Global Outbreak of Infectious Disease."