Articles filed under Health Crises
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Study: Vaccinated people can carry as much virus as othersJul 30, 2021 7:00 am - In another dispiriting setback for the nation's efforts to stamp out the coronavirus, scientists who studied a big COVID-19 outbreak in Massachusetts concluded that vacc...
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Obstetrician groups recommend COVID vaccine during pregnancyJul 30, 2021 7:00 am - Two leading obstetricians' groups on Friday recommended COVID-19 shots for all pregnant women, citing concerns over rising cases and low vaccination rates. The American ...
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If cases rise, Lake Zurich schools will require masksJul 30, 2021 5:30 am - Provided the number of people infected with COVID-19 remains at a low to moderate level, students at Lake Zurich Area Unit 95 schools will have some choice when it comes...
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Dist. 214 won't require students, staff to wear masksJul 30, 2021 5:30 am - Teachers, staff, students and visitors in District 214 schools will not be required to wear masks. However, the district is following updated guidance from the CDC by re...
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Cyprus to start COVID-19 vaccination of children 12 and overJul 30, 2021 1:00 am - NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - Cyprus will start the voluntary COVID-19 vaccination of children over age 12 next week using mRNA shots produced by Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna, a...
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Broadway to require vaccinations, masks for audience membersJul 30, 2021 1:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Broadway theatergoers will need to prove they've been vaccinated for COVID-19 and masks will be required when theaters reopen in the coming weeks, produc...
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Crystal Lake-based Community High School District 155 making masks optionalJul 30, 2021 1:00 am - Crystal Lake-based Community High School District 155 will make masks optional for the upcoming school year, the school board and district officials confirmed at a meeti...
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COVID-19 cases higher than a year ago, but hospitalizations, deaths downJul 30, 2021 1:00 am - Sixteen months into the pandemic, COVID-19 case counts in Illinois are higher than they were a year ago. Hospitalizations and deaths are lower than at this time last yea...
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Masking required in Lake County government buildingsJul 30, 2021 1:00 am - Starting Monday, face coverings will be required in all Lake County government buildings for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people. The move is in alignment with acti...
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Arlington Heights health center gets $3.2 million from Rescue PlanJul 30, 2021 1:00 am - An Arlington Heights-based federally qualified health center has received $3.2 million as part of a recent award of stimulus funds for vaccine efforts and to enhance ser...