Air pollution ruled as cause of 9-year-old's death in UK
A British coroner has ruled that excessive air pollution from traffic fumes contributed to the death of a 9-year-old girl who died of a fatal asthma attack.
A British coroner has ruled that excessive air pollution from traffic fumes contributed to the death of a 9-year-old girl who died of a fatal asthma attack.
DuPage County prepares to administer coronavirus vaccines
We've been hearing a lot about vaccine distribution in Cook County but what about neighboring DuPage? Karen Ayala with the DuPage County Health Department talks about plans for the rollout and what it means to those who live in the area.
We've been hearing a lot about vaccine distribution in Cook County but what about neighboring DuPage? Karen Ayala with the DuPage County Health Department talks about plans for the rollout and what it means to those who live in the area.
Pfizer vs. Moderna: Which coronavirus vaccine is more effective?
As Americans received their first coronavirus vaccine injections this week, the country awaits for the green light to be given to the Moderna vaccine. Now, Moderna is saying its vaccine has an added boost. Dr. David Zich weighs in.
As Americans received their first coronavirus vaccine injections this week, the country awaits for the green light to be given to the Moderna vaccine. Now, Moderna is saying its vaccine has an added boost. Dr. David Zich weighs in.
Doctor talks about being among the first in Illinois to receive COVID vaccine
Tuesday was a monumental day in Illinois as healthcare workers began receiving the first coronavirus vaccine doses. Dr. Marina Del Rios was one of those lucky recipients and she joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
Tuesday was a monumental day in Illinois as healthcare workers began receiving the first coronavirus vaccine doses. Dr. Marina Del Rios was one of those lucky recipients and she joined Good Day Chicago to talk about it.
Vaccine rollout: What the days, weeks and months ahead look like
Dr. Julie Morita of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation talks about what the days, weeks, and months ahead are likely to look like as the rollout of Pfizer and Moderna's coronavirus vaccines begin.
Dr. Julie Morita of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation talks about what the days, weeks, and months ahead are likely to look like as the rollout of Pfizer and Moderna's coronavirus vaccines begin.
Hines VA Hospital 1 of 37 VA centers nationwide to begin administering COVID-19 vaccine
The Chicago-area Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital began administering COVID-19 vaccines to veterans in long-term care Tuesday.
The Chicago-area Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital began administering COVID-19 vaccines to veterans in long-term care Tuesday.
Chicago doctor after being vaccinated: 'A sense of hope and optimism'
Dr. Del Rios was the first Chicago doctor to receive Pfizer’s 95-percent effective COVID vaccine Tuesday morning at Loretto Hospital on the West Side.
Dr. Del Rios was the first Chicago doctor to receive Pfizer’s 95-percent effective COVID vaccine Tuesday morning at Loretto Hospital on the West Side.
How the COVID vaccine could affect pregnant women, kids
An estimated 330,000 pregnant and breastfeeding healthcare workers are now looking to see if they can get the coronavirus vaccine, and there are signs that support pregnant women being vaccinated.
An estimated 330,000 pregnant and breastfeeding healthcare workers are now looking to see if they can get the coronavirus vaccine, and there are signs that support pregnant women being vaccinated.
Biden, Harris, Trump, Pence should get coronavirus vaccine as soon as possible, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested that both President-elect Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump should get vaccinated for the coronavirus as soon as possible.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested that both President-elect Joe Biden and current President Donald Trump should get vaccinated for the coronavirus as soon as possible.
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, African American scientist, credited for key work on coronavirus vaccine
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett earned her place in the history books for her pivotal work in producing one of the first coronavirus vaccines that could pave the way to ending the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett earned her place in the history books for her pivotal work in producing one of the first coronavirus vaccines that could pave the way to ending the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Illinois board rejects plan to close Mercy Hospital
A state board rejected a plan Tuesday to close a Chicago hospital after pleas from the community to keep the doors open.
A state board rejected a plan Tuesday to close a Chicago hospital after pleas from the community to keep the doors open.
Chicago's 1st coronavirus vaccines given at West Side hospital
Health care workers in Chicago and Peoria received the first COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday during ceremonial events attended by top elected officials.
Health care workers in Chicago and Peoria received the first COVID-19 vaccinations Tuesday during ceremonial events attended by top elected officials.
Chicago healthcare workers receive 1st COVID-19 vaccines at West Side hospital
Five health care workers, including emergency room nurses, rolled up their sleeves and received shots at Loretto Hospital
Five health care workers, including emergency room nurses, rolled up their sleeves and received shots at Loretto Hospital
FDA says preliminary analysis confirms effectiveness, safety of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
The FDA says its preliminary analysis confirms the effectiveness and safety of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, a key step toward approval in the U.S.
The FDA says its preliminary analysis confirms the effectiveness and safety of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, a key step toward approval in the U.S.
COVID-19 vaccine distribution could shake up trucking industry, consumer expectations
Mike Kucharski, co-owner and vice president of JKC Trucking, talks about the ripple effect of coronavirus vaccines being transported all across the country via trucks.
Mike Kucharski, co-owner and vice president of JKC Trucking, talks about the ripple effect of coronavirus vaccines being transported all across the country via trucks.
Loyola University Medical Center prepares for rollout of coronavirus vaccine
Richard K. Freeman, regional chief clinical officer at Loyola Medicine, talks about his role in overseeing the vaccine rollout including 16,000 initial doses at Loyola Medical Center.
Richard K. Freeman, regional chief clinical officer at Loyola Medicine, talks about his role in overseeing the vaccine rollout including 16,000 initial doses at Loyola Medical Center.
Cancer screenings still of utmost importance during the pandemic
Illinois Kwame Raoul talks about his battle against prostate cancer and stresses the importance of regular screenings even during the pandemic.
Illinois Kwame Raoul talks about his battle against prostate cancer and stresses the importance of regular screenings even during the pandemic.
COVID vaccines arrive in Illinois, first shots to be given today
The first COVID vaccines will be administered in the Chicago area and in downstate Illinois on Tuesday.
The first COVID vaccines will be administered in the Chicago area and in downstate Illinois on Tuesday.
Cook County lays out COVID vaccine plans
Officials warn that just because the vaccine is finally here, people should not let their guard down on mask wearing and social distancing.
Officials warn that just because the vaccine is finally here, people should not let their guard down on mask wearing and social distancing.
First US COVID-19 vaccinations given as shipments arrive nationwide
The first U.S. vaccinations were happening Monday as shipments began arriving at sites around the country.
The first U.S. vaccinations were happening Monday as shipments began arriving at sites around the country.