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More free COVID-19 tests from the government are available for home delivery through the mail

By AMANDA SEITZ
Nov 20, 2023 7:42 AM - The U.S. government is offering to send another round of four at-home virus tests ahead of the typical surge in cases during the winter holiday season.
Boris Johnson's former top aide is withering about UK government during COVID-19 pandemic inquiry

By JILL LAWLESS and PAN PYLAS
Oct 31, 2023 2:38 PM - The former top aide to ex-British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday painted a picture of widespread chaos and dysfunction in the U.K. government during the coronavirus pandemic.
How and where to get free vaccines in Park Ridge

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Nov 1, 2023 3:07 PM - You can get free vaccines for influenza, COVID-19 and other diseases on Nov. 7, at the Mane Township hall in Park Ridge.
Experts describe battle of wits between COVID-19 variants and vaccines

By Marni Pyke
Oct 11, 2023 6:46 AM - Expert diagnosticians in Chicago for a College of American Pathologists' annual meeting advised scheduling an updated COVID-19 shot as one of the best ways to stay healthy this fall.
Free at-home COVID-19 test kits are back. Here's how to get yours.

By Marni Pyke
Sep 26, 2023 8:27 AM - Monday marked the return of free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government, a move that comes amid an uptick in patients hospitalized with the virus.
Des Plaines District 62 hosting COVID-19, flu vaccine clinic

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Sep 24, 2023 7:36 PM - Des Plaines School District 62 and Jewel-Osco are partnering for an upcoming COVID-19 and influenza vaccine clinic.
Some major health providers waiting on updated COVID-19 vaccines

By Marni Pyke
Sep 19, 2023 6:56 PM - The new COVID-19 vaccine is here but some major health care systems are waiting on supplies.
Here's how to get a new COVID-19 shot

By Marni Pyke
Sep 18, 2023 5:34 PM - The new COVID-19 vaccine is available at retail pharmacies and health providers this week. Here's the latest on COVID-19 and flu shots.
New COVID-19 mutations, new vaccine: Who's eligible and what you need to know

By Marni Pyke
Sep 12, 2023 6:23 AM - The FDA said yes to a new COVID-19 vaccine Monday. Tuesday, it's up to the CDC. Here's what to know about the latest virus fighter.
China won't require COVID-19 tests for incoming travelers in a milestone in its reopening

By SIMINA MISTREANU
Aug 28, 2023 7:46 AM - China will no longer require a negative COVID-19 test result for incoming travelers starting Wednesday, a milestone in its reopening to the rest of the world after a three-year isolation that began with the country's borders closing in March 2020.

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