The national response to COVID could soon be changing as President Joe Biden made a big announcement. Here’s what else you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois…
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5 Illinois Counties Now at ‘High’ Community COVID Level as IDPH Reports Undercount – NBC Chicago
Illinois now has two additional counties reporting what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention refers to as having a “high” community spread of COVID after a data delay led…
What is the ‘Kraken’ Variant? What We Know About the New COVID Variant So Far – NBC Chicago
You may have heard about a so-called “kraken” variant circulating right now, but what exactly is it and why is being called that? The nickname refers to the XBB.1.5 variant,…
Child Care Troubles, COVID Hospitalizations – NBC Chicago
Doctors are bracing for a rise in illnesses following the new year’s holiday gatherings as many parents already struggle to navigate caring for sick children, child care disruptions and more.…
Howard Brown Health workers in Chicago prepare for strike
CHICAGO (WLS) — Hundreds of Howard Brown Health union workers are planning to go on strike for three days starting on January 3rd citing unfair labor practices. “The issue here…
2 Chicago-Area Counties Reach High COVID Alert Level, Masks Recommended – NBC Chicago
Two Chicago-area counties have reached a “high” COVID alert level from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, joining dozens of other counties across the state in reaching the highest…
Cook County is embracing holistic health care solutions to tackle disparities caused by systemic bias – Chicago Tribune
As reported by the Tribune in 2019, a study by New York University’s School of Medicine, which built on similar, earlier research, found that Chicago residents living in Streeterville could…
How Many COVID Tests Should You Take to Be Confident You Don’t Have the Virus? – NBC Chicago
For those who may have been exposed to COVID over the Thanksgiving holiday week and weekend, how many tests should you take before you can be confident you didn’t contract…
Chicago, Cook County Elevated to ‘Medium’ COVID Community Level Status – NBC Chicago
After one week at “low” COVID community level status, both Chicago and suburban Cook County have shifted back to “medium” following a rise in metrics, such as hospitalizations, according to…
State Case Numbers Rise, New COVID Variant – NBC Chicago
A new COVID variant is now being tracked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as Illinois reports a rise in case metrics. Here’s what you need to know…