Illinois reports 3,767 new cases of COVID-19, 104 additional deaths
On Sunday, Illinois health officials announced 3,767 new cases of COVID-19 along with 104 additional deaths.
On Sunday, Illinois health officials announced 3,767 new cases of COVID-19 along with 104 additional deaths.
Fauci claims herd immunity numbers were 'guestimates,' settles on 75-80%
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday dismissed accusations that he deliberately moved the goalposts on when the country would vaccinate enough people against COVID-19 to reach herd immunity, saying he was previously offering "guestimates."
Dr. Anthony Fauci on Sunday dismissed accusations that he deliberately moved the goalposts on when the country would vaccinate enough people against COVID-19 to reach herd immunity, saying he was previously offering "guestimates."
AstraZeneca believes vaccine will work against COVID-19 variant
The head of drugmaker AstraZeneca said Sunday that researchers believe the shot will be effective against a new variant of the virus driving a rapid surge in infections in Britain.
The head of drugmaker AstraZeneca said Sunday that researchers believe the shot will be effective against a new variant of the virus driving a rapid surge in infections in Britain.
Illinois reports 3,293 new COVID-19 cases, 66 additional deaths
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,293 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 66 additional deaths.
On Saturday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,293 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 66 additional deaths.
Costco selling coronavirus tests for Bermuda travel
You really can buy anything at Costco.
You really can buy anything at Costco.
Black doctor dies of COVID-19 after posting video claiming racist treatment by hospital
A Black doctor who died battling COVID-19 complained of racist medical care in widely-shared social media posts.
A Black doctor who died battling COVID-19 complained of racist medical care in widely-shared social media posts.
December is deadliest month of COVID-19 pandemic in US so far
With a week to go, December has become the deadliest month yet of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
With a week to go, December has become the deadliest month yet of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States.
President-elect Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Dr. Anthony Fauci
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, posted an audio recording of the pair singing “Happy Birthday” to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who turned 80 on Christmas Eve.
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, posted an audio recording of the pair singing “Happy Birthday” to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who turned 80 on Christmas Eve.
Idaho boy, 12, falls critically ill from COVID-19 complication
A 12-year-old boy from a secluded valley in Idaho became one of hundreds of children in the U.S. affected by a rare COVID-19 complication.
A 12-year-old boy from a secluded valley in Idaho became one of hundreds of children in the U.S. affected by a rare COVID-19 complication.
Legionnaires’ case reported at Quincy veterans home
A single case of Legionnaires’ disease was reported at an Illinois veterans home in downstate Quincy, a few years after an outbreak there killed more than a dozen residents.
A single case of Legionnaires’ disease was reported at an Illinois veterans home in downstate Quincy, a few years after an outbreak there killed more than a dozen residents.
Illinois reports 7,037 new COVID-19 cases, 96 additional deaths
On Thursday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 7,037 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in the state, including 96 additional deaths.
On Thursday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 7,037 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in the state, including 96 additional deaths.
Dr. Anthony Fauci celebrating 80th birthday, Christmas at home amid pandemic fight
Dr. Anthony Fauci is celebrating his 80th birthday on Christmas Eve at home, something he has continued to advise Americans to do as the country faces the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is celebrating his 80th birthday on Christmas Eve at home, something he has continued to advise Americans to do as the country faces the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
US reaches milestone of more than 1 million vaccines administered
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
‘Profoundly sad’: Mother and daughter die of COVID-19 less than a week apart in same hospital
A Florida mother and daughter both died of COVID-19 in the same hospital less than a week apart.
A Florida mother and daughter both died of COVID-19 in the same hospital less than a week apart.
COVID-19 pandemic’s death toll could shorten life expectancy in US by as much as 3 years
Life expectancy for 2020 could end up dropping as much as two to three years due to the devastating toll of COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
Life expectancy for 2020 could end up dropping as much as two to three years due to the devastating toll of COVID-19 pandemic, experts said.
Illinois administers over 100,000 COVID-19 vaccines
More than 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday.
More than 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Illinois, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday.
Chipotle not requiring workers to get COVID-19 vaccine, but will ‘strongly encourage it’
In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.
In an interview on Tuesday, Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol said the company will cover any cost employees may accrue to get the vaccine, but it will not mandate that every worker get one.
Researchers find microplastics in human placentas for 1st time, calling it 'matter of great concern'
For the first time, researchers have found microplastics in human placentas of four healthy women who had normal pregnancies and births.
For the first time, researchers have found microplastics in human placentas of four healthy women who had normal pregnancies and births.
City shuts down River North parties for violating COVID-19 restrictions
City officials shut down two River North parties over the weekend for allegedly violating statewide indoor service restrictions, including one party that allegedly charged a $100 entrance fee.
City officials shut down two River North parties over the weekend for allegedly violating statewide indoor service restrictions, including one party that allegedly charged a $100 entrance fee.
Illinois reports 6,762 new COVID-19 cases, 135 additional deaths
On Wednesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 6,762 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 135 additional deaths.
On Wednesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 6,762 new confirmed and probable cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 135 additional deaths.