COVID-19 risk level rises to 'medium' across Chicago area
With cases steadily rising over the past week, Chicago's Covid community level is "medium," meaning masks are now recommended in indoor public spaces. Dr. Geraldine Luna with the Chicago Department of Public Health discusses it.
Masks still optional — including in schools — as Chicago moves to ‘medium risk’ COVID-19 category
Face coverings will remain optional in Chicago’s indoor spaces, including public schools, even as rising cases mean there’s now a “medium risk” of COVID-19 transmission in the city under federal health guidelines.
Illinois health officials announce 30,633 new COVID-19 cases, 46 deaths over the past week
Illinois health officials reported 30,633 new COVID-19 cases, including 46 deaths, over the past week.
April 2022 jobs report: US added 428,000 jobs despite surging inflation
America’s employers added 428,000 jobs in April 2022 and hiring kept the unemployment rate at 3.6%.
Report details state's response to deadly COVID outbreak at Lasalle Veterans' Home
A report released Thursday morning by the Illinois Auditor General found the Illinois Department of Public Health left the Lasalle Veterans' Home hanging out to dry in several ways when it came to controlling the COVID-19 outbreak that killed three dozen residents between November 2020 and January 2021.
J&J COVID-19 vaccine distribution restricted due to blood clot risk, FDA says
U.S. regulators are strictly limiting who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to a rare but serious risk of blood clots.
Report released on state's response to deadly COVID outbreak at Lasalle Veterans' Home
The report found that the state health department, "did not identify and respond to the seriousness of the outbreak," "did not offer any advice or assistance as to how to slow the spread within the facility," and did not offer to provide extra COVID rapid tests.
AUDIT: Report released on state's response to deadly COVID outbreak at Lasalle Veterans' Home
The Illinois Auditor General released a 100-page report on the state's response to the COVID-19 outbreak at the Lasalle Veterans' Home — which killed 36 people.
Nearly 15M deaths associated with COVID-19, World Health Organization says
Scientists estimate there were between 13.3 million and 16.6 million deaths that were either caused directly by the coronavirus or were somehow attributed to the pandemic’s impact on health systems.
Fed raises interest rates by half-point, the most since 2000
The Federal Reserve intensified its drive to curb the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark short-term interest rate by a sizable half-percentage point.
Commuters welcomed back to the Loop after years of working remote due to COVID
Volunteers held fun signs and cheered on commuters arriving in the Loop this morning as part of an effort to boost morale across the city.
Could annual COVID vaccine doses become the new normal?
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine walks us through the latest COVID-19 headlines coming out of the medical community.
Chicago's top doctor expects city to move to 'Medium' level of Covid-19 transmission
With Chicago's rolling weekly average number of COVID-19 cases jumping by just over 100 since last week, the city's top doctor says she expects Chicago to be upgraded to "Medium" level of community risk either later this week or early next week.
Chicago's top doc expects city to move to 'Medium' Covid-19 risk
With Chicago's rolling weekly average number of COVID-19 cases jumping by just over 100 since last week, the city's top doctor says she expects Chicago to be upgraded to “Medium” level of community risk either later this week or early next week.
CDC restates transportation mask recommendation
U.S. health officials are restating their recommendation that Americans wear masks on planes, trains and buses, despite a court ruling last month that struck down a national mask mandate on public transportation.
2 new Covid-19 Omicron variants detected in U.S.
Just when you thought we were edging our way out of the pandemic, two new variants could pose another threat. We talk with Dr. Jeffrey Kopin about it, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine's Lake Forest Hospital.
Suburban Cook County moves to 'Medium' level of Covid-19 transmission due to rise in cases
Suburban Cook County has been elevated to the "Medium" level of Covid-19 transmission due to an increase in positive cases, health officials said Friday.
Illinois health officials announce 24,646 new COVID-19 cases, 46 deaths over the past week
Illinois health officials reported 24,646 new COVID-19 cases, including 46 deaths, over the past week.
Why are vaccines still important if so many kids have already had COVID-19?
A recent CDC report estimated that 75% of U.S. kids have likely had COVID-19. Here’s why experts say vaccines are still important, despite having recovered from a previous infection.
Cook County administers its one-millionth COVID-19 vaccine
Cook County is celebrating a major milestone in its fight against Covid-19.