Omicron vs. delta: Study examines difference between two coronavirus variant symptoms
The differences between omicron and delta variant symptoms were analyzed as part of a COVD-19 infection survey.
First suburban Cook County Omicron COVID-19 case detected Tuesday
The first known suburban Cook County case of the Omicron COVID-19 variant was detected Tuesday, according to the Cook County Department of Public Health.
COVID-19 strategies resulted in ‘almost zero’ infections at summer camps, CDC says
The CDC analyzed more than 7,000 campers and staff members at nine overnight camps this summer and found only nine laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Chicago Park District requiring all employees to be fully vaccinated by December 15th
To sweeten the deal, the district is giving everyone who meets the mandate an extra day off.
Rush University Medical Center in Chicago says 99 percent of employees are vaccinated
Rush is now checking staff vaccination records to determine who is not vaccinated. “We want to make sure that someone is truly non-compliant before we take the next step,” the director of Employee Health said.
Two Californians arrested in Hawaii for fake COVID test results
Hawaii authorities arrested two people from California for submitting fake COVID-19 test results to avoid a mandatory traveler quarantine meant to curb the virus’ spread in the islands.
COVID-19 variant R.1 is ‘something really to watch,' researcher says
R.1 is not a CDC variant of concern or interest
Is Chicago turning the corner in the fight against the delta variant?
Dr. David Zich from Northwestern Medicine shares his takeaways from the latest COVID-19 headlines.
Biden to announce new COVID-19 measures to fight variants
With some states seeing a record number of deaths from the coronavirus Delta variant, President Biden plans to address the nation.
Doctor stresses caution ahead of travel-heavy Labor Day weekend
Dr. Shikha Jain from the University of Illinois at Chicago breaks down the latest medical headlines regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
Northwestern study sheds light on long-term effectiveness of vaccines
Professor Thomas McDade, director of the Northwestern University Lab for Human Biology Research, expounds on their recent findings regarding COVID-19 vaccines and the Delta variant.
Running low on hospital beds in suburban Chicago
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on Tuesday warned that if coronavirus numbers continue to rise across the state, he would have to impose "significantly greater mitigations."
Delta variant looms as children begin to return to school
Dr. Tina Tan from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine talks about the powerful delta variant and its impact as children begin to re-enter classrooms this fall.
Chicago reinstates indoor mask mandate as COVID cases surge
A new mask mandate for all Chicagoans will take effect on Friday as the city continues to see a rise in COVID-19 infections, in large part because of the Delta variant.
Arwady announces indoor mask mandate for Chicago as COVID cases surge
Chicago will again require masks in public indoor settings regardless of vaccination status as daily COVID-19 case counts rise.
Emergency room staff feeling strain of COVID-19 cases due to surging delta variant
Dr. Scott Samlan from NW Indiana ER & Hospital talks about the sharp rise of COVID-19 cases they've been treating and the strain it is putting on healthcare workers.
Researchers warn of more possible COVID-19 variants
The delta variant has quickly gripped the U.S. and now we're learning there may be a delta variant plus, and an epsilon or lambda variant, that could also spread quickly.
Researchers warn of more possible COVID variants
The delta COVID-19 variant has quickly gripped the United States. FOX 32 goes 1-on-1 with Chicago Dr. Richard Novak.
Infectious disease expert on potential Lollapalooza case surge: 'It would not be surprising'
Dr. Tina Tan, infectious disease expect at Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, talks about her concerns with the massive crowds at Lollapalooza.
Delta variant and COVID-19 vaccines: What to know
Dr. Emily Landon, the Chief epidemiologist at the University of Chicago, explains the essentials of the Delta variant and COVID-19 vaccines.