As students return from winter break, concerns about a new strain of COVID call for more testing. Here’s what else you need to know about the Illinois coronavirus pandemic today. CPS is asking students and staff to “test for COVID before returning to school” on Monday. As Chicago Public Schools resume Monday after winter break, … Read more
What’s the state of COVID in the Chicago area? New data was released this week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as health experts continue to monitor for a possible rise after the holidays. Here’s what else you need to know about the Illinois coronavirus pandemic today. Entire Chicago area under ‘Medium’ COVID … Read more
A new strain of COVID is rapidly rising in numbers in the US, but how worrisome is it and what do we know? Chicago’s top doctor has broken down some of the big things to expect with the new variant and what it means for the pandemic. Here’s what else you need to know about … Read more
Doctors are bracing for an increase in illnesses after the New Year’s Eve celebrations as many parents already struggle with caring for sick children, childcare disruptions and more. The concerns come as the number of COVID hospitalizations in the US increases Here’s what else you need to know about the Illinois coronavirus pandemic today. Moving … Read more
Now what about the various respiratory viruses circulating in the US as the holiday celebrations wrap up and the new year begins? While the numbers show signs of deteriorating, some experts say other factors may be at play. Here’s what else you need to know about the Illinois coronavirus pandemic today. Flu and RSV are … Read more
The US on Wednesday announced new COVID-19 testing requirements for all travelers from China, joining other countries in imposing restrictions due to a surge in infections. What does that mean for travelers? Here’s what you need to know about the Illinois coronavirus pandemic today. This is where the COVID rules change for visitors from China … Read more
With masks recommended in parts of the Chicago area, what kind should you wear? Here’s what you need to know about the Illinois coronavirus pandemic today. What are the best masks to wear for COVID-19, other respiratory diseases? The simultaneous threat of COVID-19, RSV and the flu continues to circulate, prompting health authorities to recommend … Read more
Could there be new evidence around long-term COVID and why some get lasting symptoms? What scientists are learning about the long COVID and something that may be even worse. Here’s what you need to know about the Illinois coronavirus pandemic today. Could monovirus or fat cells play a role in lung COVID? A British historian, … Read more
Where are masks now recommended in the Chicago area and in Illinois? The number of counties with a “high” COVID alert level in the state has risen over the past week. Here’s what you need to know about the Illinois coronavirus pandemic today. Masks are recommended here in the Chicago area While face coverings are … Read more
LOS ANGELES (KABC) — With billions of injections given worldwide, COVID-19 vaccines have proven to be safe and effective. Previous research found an association between COVID vaccines and mild heart inflammation, particularly in adolescent and young adult men. Now Cedars Sinai scientists are learning more about the vaccine’s connection to a little-known heart condition. POTS … Read more