Articles filed under Health Crises
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Can you safely enjoy the holidays? Experts offer COVID tipsDec 17, 2021 6:00 am - The delta and omicron variants of the coronavirus are trying to spoil the holiday spirit, but there still are ways to enjoy the festivities. The explosive spread of the ...
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CDC endorses schools' coronavirus 'test-to-stay' policiesDec 17, 2021 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - U.S. health officials are endorsing 'œtest-to-stay'ť policies that allow close contacts of students infected with the coronavirus to remain in classrooms...
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How Lake County police are taking a new approach to people in mental health crisisDec 17, 2021 4:30 am - By Charles Keeshan and Susan Sarkauskas copsandcrime@dailyherald.com Since 2018, Lake County sheriff's deputies have had more than 2,100 encounters with people suffering...
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State omicron cases at 16: Cook County urges businesses to require vaccinated or tested patronsDec 17, 2021 12:00 am - With 16 cases of the highly contagious omicron variant of COVID-19 diagnosed in Illinois and infections rising, Cook County officials Friday urged precautions such as va...
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There's more time to renew your driver's license before it expiresDec 17, 2021 12:00 am - Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White on Friday extended the expiration date for driver's licenses and state IDs through March 31, but he noted that it's his final rep...
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Mundelein proposes annual fees of up to $1,500 for outdoor dining licensesDec 17, 2021 12:00 am - Mundelein restaurants would have to pay annual license fees ranging from $500 to $1,500 to offer dining on sidewalks, streets and other public property, under a proposal...
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Gurnee school district to host free COVID-19 testing on TuesdayDec 17, 2021 12:00 am - Gurnee-based Woodland Elementary School District 50 is hosting another free COVID-19 testing event for the community on Tuesday, Dec. 21. Representatives from SHIELD, an...
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Pediatric COVID vaccine clinics offered Dec. 20 and 29Dec 17, 2021 12:00 am - On Monday, Dec. 20, VNA Health Care and the Elgin Area Pandemic Assistance Team will host a COVID vaccine clinic for the first dose of Pfizer for children ages 5 to 11. ...
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Aurora library to host COVID-19 vaccine clinic Dec. 19Dec 17, 2021 12:00 am - The Illinois Department of Public Health is partnering with the Aurora Public Library District to hold a free COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays, Dec. 19 a...
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CDC recommends Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 shots over J&J'sDec 16, 2021 6:00 am - Most Americans should be given the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines instead of the Johnson & Johnson shot that can cause rare but serious blood clots, U.S. health officials sa...