Articles filed under Health Crises
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More Illinois kids ages 12 to 15 are getting COVID-19 shotsJun 09, 2021 1:00 am - The number of COVID-19 vaccine shots given to children ages 12 to 15 has grown to 248,859 in a month, Illinois Department of Public Health records showed Wednesday. Ther...
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Elgin church to host vax clinic for homelessJun 09, 2021 1:00 am - Hoping to capitalize on its existing relationship with Elgin's homeless community, the Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren is holding a vaccination event Saturday dur...
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More people adopted pets at pandemic's start, and in the suburbs, they're keeping themJun 08, 2021 5:00 am - Fifteen months ago, as the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated, would-be pet owners flocked to shelters seeking animal companions. Though some shelters across the country are...
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How employers can turn the tide of COVID-19 vaccinationsJun 08, 2021 1:00 am - With COVID-19 vaccination rates waning and workplace outbreaks contributing to infections, Illinois' employers could play a key role in stamping out the pandemic, public...
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McHenry mass vaccination site operation shifts to Curative starting todayJun 08, 2021 1:00 am - Operations of the McHenry mass vaccination site in a former Kmart off Route 31, will be overseen by Curative, a private COVID-19 health care provider starting Tuesday, t...
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Salvation Army and IDPH to offer vaccination clinicJun 08, 2021 1:00 am - The Salvation Army is teaming up with the Illinois Department of Public Health for a free, walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Single doses of the Johnson & Johnson vac...
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U.S. regulators OK first new Alzheimer's drug in nearly 20 years, against the advice of their own outside expertsJun 07, 2021 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. regulators OK first new Alzheimer's drug in nearly 20 years, against the advice of their own outside experts. ...
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FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer's drug panned by expertsJun 07, 2021 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer's disease in nearly 20 years, disregarding warnings from independent ad...
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Help wanted ASAP: Suburban business owners feel COVID-19 labor falloutJun 07, 2021 5:30 am - Business owners statewide can't wait for Friday, June 11, the magical day when Illinois' COVID-19 capacity restrictions are lifted, meaning more customers and a boost to...
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To the beach! Spain opens borders to tourists, cruise shipsJun 07, 2021 1:00 am - PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain - Spain jump-started its summer tourism season on Monday by welcoming vaccinated visitors from most countries as well as European tourists who c...