The Wait For A COVID-19 Vaccine Could Be Even Longer For People Who Don’t Speak English
WBEZ reporter María Inés Zamudio shares how her family expedited the potential delay in getting her Spanish-speaking parents vaccinated.
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Chicago Targets 15 Hard-Hit Communities For A Vaccination Blitz To Fight Disparities
Called Protect Chicago Plus, the program started in Belmont Cragin this past weekend, administering a whopping 1,500 doses in just two days.
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Deliveries And Drive-Thrus: Christians Weighing Faith And Safety Have Many Options This Ash Wednesday
The Archdiocese of Chicago is advising priests to use a Q-tip or cotton ball to apply ashes — or, even better, to sprinkle them directly on parishioners’ heads.
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New State Data Show Huge Lag In Vaccinations Of Black And Latino Illinois Residents
White residents have gotten 66% of the vaccinations in the state so far. Black and Latino residents received 7% each.
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When Can I Get The COVID-19 Vaccine In Chicago?
WBEZ’s easy-to-use tool will help you figure out when you’ll become eligible to schedule a vaccination, the dates by phase, and where you’ll likely receive your inoculation.
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Many Chicago Cops May Not Want COVID-19 Vaccine, Survey Shows
Department members started getting vaccinated in late January. But less than 40% of CPD employees have indicated that they want the vaccine.
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Promotoras de salud están luchando en contra la desinformación sobre el COVID-19 y vacunas en las comunidades latinos de Chicago
Estas promotoras de salud distribuyen información para eliminar mitos sobre el COVID-19 en barrios donde las infecciones están elevadas.
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Chicago Restaurants Can Start Expanding Indoor Dining Thursday
With trends in COVID-19 cases heading downward, Chicago announces plans to allow for more indoor dining heading into Valentine’s Day weekend. But not by much for smaller restaurants.
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Illinois Residents With Disabilities, Some Health Risks Are Eligible For The COVID-19 Vaccine On Feb. 25
Pritzker’s expansion of vaccine eligibility comes as Illinois lags in vaccinations, and as many already eligible complain they can’t get a shot. Chicago and Cook County officials say they’re holding …
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No, Health Care Workers In Chicago Don’t All Live Downtown
While white Chicagoans received the majority of initial COVID-19 vaccines, a WBEZ analysis shows health care workers actually live all over the city.
