Birx warns Chicago's coronavirus closures won't suffice in this phase of pandemic, report says
The comments from Dr. Deborah Birx, coronavirus task force coordinator, came during a briefing with health officials in Chicago, shortly after the city’s mayor, Lori Lightfoot, announced new restrictions, per the Chicago Tribune.
The comments from Dr. Deborah Birx, coronavirus task force coordinator, came during a briefing with health officials in Chicago, shortly after the city’s mayor, Lori Lightfoot, announced new restrictions, per the Chicago Tribune.
COVID-19 'long haulers' experience symptoms months after beating virus
Some lucky people get COVID-19 and beat it within a week or two. But for others, the symptoms are sticking around for much longer than that.
Some lucky people get COVID-19 and beat it within a week or two. But for others, the symptoms are sticking around for much longer than that.
FDA approves Gilead's remdesivir, first drug for treating COVID-19
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Gilead Sciences’ antiviral drug remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved Gilead Sciences’ antiviral drug remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19 patients requiring hospitalization.
Gov. Pritzker announces additional COVID-19 mitigation efforts for Region 1
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health announced additional COVID-19 mitigation efforts that will be implemented in Region 1, Northwestern Illinois, beginning on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health announced additional COVID-19 mitigation efforts that will be implemented in Region 1, Northwestern Illinois, beginning on Sunday, Oct. 25.
Safety tips for voting in person this election day
Dr. Jill Crittenden with N95Decon dishes out some helpful tips for keeping you and the people around you safe while voting in person this November.
Dr. Jill Crittenden with N95Decon dishes out some helpful tips for keeping you and the people around you safe while voting in person this November.
Mayor Lightfoot announces tax increases, job cuts due to COVID-19
"It has been a very tough year,” Mayor Lightfoot said. "And yes, we seek a modest property tax increase."
"It has been a very tough year,” Mayor Lightfoot said. "And yes, we seek a modest property tax increase."
Volunteer in AstraZeneca coronavirus clinical trial dies, report says
The volunteer was a man in his 20s, according to reports. It was not immediately clear if the man received the vaccine or had been part of a placebo group.
The volunteer was a man in his 20s, according to reports. It was not immediately clear if the man received the vaccine or had been part of a placebo group.
CDC: COVID-19 'close contact' now includes brief encounters
The CDC changed the definition to a total of 15 minutes or more.
The CDC changed the definition to a total of 15 minutes or more.
Pfizer to start testing COVID-19 vaccine in kids
Last week, Pfizer Inc. received permission to test its vaccine in U.S. kids as young as 12, one of only a handful of attempts around the world to start exploring if any experimental shots being pushed for adults also can protect children.
Last week, Pfizer Inc. received permission to test its vaccine in U.S. kids as young as 12, one of only a handful of attempts around the world to start exploring if any experimental shots being pushed for adults also can protect children.
Dr. Zich on the latest medical developments regarding COVID-19
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about a range of headlines regarding the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine talks about a range of headlines regarding the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Global struggles continue as confirmed coronavirus cases reach 40 million
The world's number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 40 million.
The world's number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 40 million.
Mounting evidence ties blood type to COVID-19 risk, O may help, A may hurt
In two new studies, those with type A blood were more likely to have severe disease, while those with type O were less likely.
In two new studies, those with type A blood were more likely to have severe disease, while those with type O were less likely.
Rockford and Winnebago law enforcement to team up with mental health experts
Mental health workers will be dispatched along with police to scenes where people are having psychiatric issues.
Mental health workers will be dispatched along with police to scenes where people are having psychiatric issues.
Dog takes no chances, donning mask while out in public amid rising COVID-19 cases
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
A dog in Ireland was seen donning a mask while out on a stroll with its owner.
4,245 new cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, 22 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,245 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois on Sunday, including 22 additional deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 4,245 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois on Sunday, including 22 additional deaths.
With millions more COVID-19 rapid tests available, results become difficult to track
The U.S. can now test several million people daily for coronavirus but the boom comes with a new challenge: keeping track of the results.
The U.S. can now test several million people daily for coronavirus but the boom comes with a new challenge: keeping track of the results.
Cow-hugging, an alleged wellness fad, has people cuddling farm animals to relieve stress
In the increasingly hectic and stressful year of 2020, people are seeking calm wherever they can find it — from frolicking through the fields to adopting plants. But now there’s another natural way to restore your cortisol levels: cow-hugging.
In the increasingly hectic and stressful year of 2020, people are seeking calm wherever they can find it — from frolicking through the fields to adopting plants. But now there’s another natural way to restore your cortisol levels: cow-hugging.
Coronavirus rips through small Midwest towns
"The Sunday family dinners are killing us," said one health department director in a rural Montana county where 1 out of every 28 people has tested positive.
"The Sunday family dinners are killing us," said one health department director in a rural Montana county where 1 out of every 28 people has tested positive.
Mother files lawsuit after 7-year-old son with autism handcuffed for almost 40 minutes
A North Carolina mother is filing a lawsuit against her son’s school after a former resource officer restrained her child, who suffers from autism, for nearly 40 minutes.
A North Carolina mother is filing a lawsuit against her son’s school after a former resource officer restrained her child, who suffers from autism, for nearly 40 minutes.
Illinois reports 3,629 new cases of COVID-19, 27 additional deaths
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,629 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois on Saturday, including 27 additional deaths.
The Illinois Department of Public Health reported 3,629 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois on Saturday, including 27 additional deaths.