Essential Health Care Workers Are Running On Empty
COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Hospital beds and intensive care units are filling to capacity. Health care workers are getting sick.
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Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine Shines In Clinical Trial
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine is nearly 95% effective in preventing illness, according to an interim analysis of a clinical test involving 30,000 people.
Your Weekly COVID Update With Infectious Disease Expert Dr. Taormina
As Illinois continues to break its own records COVID-19 cases spike across Illinois and the nation, an infectious disease expert breaks down everything you need to know.
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New Rapid COVID-19 Testing Site Opens On Chicago’s South Side
The Chicago Baptist Institute is now serving as a rapid COVID-19 testing site to expand testing access to the city’s South Side.
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What We Know — And What We Don’t — About Illinois’ 2nd COVID-19 Wave
The coronavirus is back in full force — and the second surge could be even worse. Here’s a look at where Illinois stands.
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An Infectious Disease Doc Answers This Week’s Pressing COVID-19 Questions
Every Friday, Dr. Mia Taormina fields questions from Reset listeners about how to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Lessons From Europe, Where Cases Are Rising But Schools Are Open
Amid a new wave of coronavirus restrictions, France, the U.K., Germany and Italy are keeping schools open. The U.S. has taken a different approach.
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People Of Color In Illinois More Likely To Live In Communities With Lead Pipes
A new study looks at the racial demographics of the 50 municipalities in Illinois with the most lead water lines.
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Wear Masks To Protect Yourself From The Coronavirus, Not Only Others, CDC Stresses
The public health agency had previously emphasized that masks protect other people from viruses you might expel. The new advice gives a less altruistic reason to wear face coverings.
