Illinois Rolls Back To Tier 3 COVID Restrictions On Friday
“The second [COVID-19] wave is now here,” said IDPH director Dr. Ngozi Ezike.
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Nursing Homes Bear The Brunt As Cases Surge Across The Country
This month, U.S. nursing homes saw a record-breaking week of COVID-19 cases. Research shows community spread is the greatest predictor of rising cases.
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Chicago To Open Midway Airport Testing Site As COVID-19 Cases Surge
City Hall’s efforts to expand testing and contact tracing come as coronavirus testing sites around the Chicago region report long lines.
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Thanksgiving Day Dilemma: Should You Travel Or Stay Home?
The record numbers of new cases of Covid-19 being reported in many cities and states has many people reconsidering plans to travel for the holiday.
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FDA Approves First At-Home Coronavirus Test
The Lucira COVID-19 All-In-One Test Kit is expected to provide results in 30 minutes or less. Its approval could help alleviate the strain on the nation’s precarious coronavirus testing system.
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Pfizer To Seek FDA OK For COVID-19 Vaccine ‘Within Days’
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine was found 95% effective in an updated study analysis. Safety data required by the Food and Drug Administration showed no serious concerns, the company said.
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More Than A Respiratory Disease: COVID-19 Can Infect Your Brain And Heart
COVID-19 can infect the brain, heart, and other vital organs like the liver and kidneys.
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What A Biden Administration Could Do For Sustainability And Climate Policy
How will sustainability and climate policy look in the Biden-Harris Administration?
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Announces More Statewide Restrictions As COVID-19 Spreads
The new restrictions will limit capacity in retail stores, and the state urges Illinoisans to work from home and not interact with people outside of their households.
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We Can Get Back To Normal, Chief Science Adviser Responds To Vaccine News
The American biotech company has announced its experimental COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective. Operation Warp Speed science adviser Dr. Moncef Slaoui, says he was ecstatic when he heard the news.
