'I think it's possible it's here in Illinois': Second case of new coronavirus strain found in U.S.
Nationwide, the U.S. is averaging around 180,000 new infections of the coronavirus per day, and there are growing concerns about a new variant of the virus.
Nationwide, the U.S. is averaging around 180,000 new infections of the coronavirus per day, and there are growing concerns about a new variant of the virus.
Local plasma trial helps with COVID-19 research
It is expected that the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all adults next year.
It is expected that the COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all adults next year.
'Stay home and celebrate': CCDPH encourages safe New Year celebrations
The Cook County Department of Public Health said on Wednesday that they are strongly encouraging residents to celebrate the ringing in of 2021 safely and at home due to COVID-19.
The Cook County Department of Public Health said on Wednesday that they are strongly encouraging residents to celebrate the ringing in of 2021 safely and at home due to COVID-19.
'Patients are dying like flies': Nurse in ICU begs the public to stop being careless
A registered nurse in West Covina, California, is pleading with the public to 'stop being careless' as she witnesses an overwhelming amount of patients in her ICU unit.
A registered nurse in West Covina, California, is pleading with the public to 'stop being careless' as she witnesses an overwhelming amount of patients in her ICU unit.
First known US case of UK COVID-19 variant confirmed in Colorado
The U.S. has confirmed its first case of a new, likely more transmissible variant of the coronavirus first identified in the U.K.
The U.S. has confirmed its first case of a new, likely more transmissible variant of the coronavirus first identified in the U.K.
Canada to require negative COVID-19 test for people entering country
Passengers must have a negative test taken within three days before their arrival to the country, the Canadian government said Wednesday.
Passengers must have a negative test taken within three days before their arrival to the country, the Canadian government said Wednesday.
Spain to keep registry of people who refuse COVID-19 vaccine, will share with EU: health minister
Spain will begin keeping a record of those who refuse a coronavirus vaccine and will share that information with other nations in the European Union, the country's health minister said Monday.
Spain will begin keeping a record of those who refuse a coronavirus vaccine and will share that information with other nations in the European Union, the country's health minister said Monday.
Holistic remedies to check out for cold and cough season
Dr. Lisa Leslie-Williams shows off some helpful products for staying healthy as cold and cough season approaches.
Dr. Lisa Leslie-Williams shows off some helpful products for staying healthy as cold and cough season approaches.
UK approves second COVID-19 vaccine with easier storage
Britain became the first country to authorize an easy-to-handle COVID-19 vaccine whose developers hope it will become the “vaccine for the world.”
Britain became the first country to authorize an easy-to-handle COVID-19 vaccine whose developers hope it will become the “vaccine for the world.”
Chicago's first mass vaccination site is up and running
On Tuesday, Chicago's first mass vaccination site opened at Malcolm X College and the city's top doctor was one of the first to get vaccinated.
On Tuesday, Chicago's first mass vaccination site opened at Malcolm X College and the city's top doctor was one of the first to get vaccinated.
No candy, ice cream, cake for kids under 2, new US dietary guidelines say
The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, released Tuesday, recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months and no added sugar for children under age 2.
The first U.S. government dietary guidelines for infants and toddlers, released Tuesday, recommend feeding only breast milk for at least six months and no added sugar for children under age 2.
Ohio State study: 30% of student athletes have heart damage linked to COVID-19
Researchers from Ohio State University found that 30% of more than two dozen student athletes who recovered from COVID-19 exhibited cellular heart damage, and 15% showed signs of heart inflammation.
Researchers from Ohio State University found that 30% of more than two dozen student athletes who recovered from COVID-19 exhibited cellular heart damage, and 15% showed signs of heart inflammation.
FDA recalls more hand sanitizers over potentially dangerous chemicals
The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) rolling list of potentially dangerous hand sanitizers has just expanded -- again.
The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) rolling list of potentially dangerous hand sanitizers has just expanded -- again.
‘Be aware’: Parents issue warning after 3-year-old son suffers COVID-19 induced stroke
After her 3-year-old son suffered a stroke brought on by his infection with the novel coronavirus, Sara Parris wants to remind other parents that COVID-19 can have devastating effects on children.
After her 3-year-old son suffered a stroke brought on by his infection with the novel coronavirus, Sara Parris wants to remind other parents that COVID-19 can have devastating effects on children.
Dire days ahead: January could be 'worst' month in COVID-19 pandemic, experts warn
Public health experts are warning that the impact of holiday gatherings and travel could lead to a dire situation in January as the U.S. awaits a larger rollout of the vaccine to the general population.
Public health experts are warning that the impact of holiday gatherings and travel could lead to a dire situation in January as the U.S. awaits a larger rollout of the vaccine to the general population.
Kamala Harris receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will receive their first round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will receive their first round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas gets underway
Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.
Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.
Long-term care facilities in Chicago begin COVID vaccinations
The coronavirus vaccine is now being given out at long-term care facilities and outpatient clinics in Chicago.
The coronavirus vaccine is now being given out at long-term care facilities and outpatient clinics in Chicago.
Shootings, killings are also rising as COVID-19 ravages US
Homicides in Detroit, New York, Philadelphia and other cities have topped 2019 numbers as violence surged while much of the U.S. struggled during the coronavirus pandemic.
Homicides in Detroit, New York, Philadelphia and other cities have topped 2019 numbers as violence surged while much of the U.S. struggled during the coronavirus pandemic.
Studies suggest 4 vitamins to lower risk of severe cases of COVID-19
Dr. Peter Osborne offers advice on how to take in the vitamins you need to help fight and prevent COVID-19.
Dr. Peter Osborne offers advice on how to take in the vitamins you need to help fight and prevent COVID-19.