Articles filed under Health Crises
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Q&A: Dr. Ezike on dealing with the health crisis of a century and what reopening meansJun 10, 2021 1:00 am - Most Illinois residents would have been stumped if asked to name the Illinois Department of Public Health director before March 2020. That's not the case so much anymore...
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COVID-19 hospitalizations reach new low as Illinois moves to full reopeningJun 10, 2021 1:00 am - With Illinois set to fully reopen Friday, COVID-19 hospitalizations have dropped to another pandemic low. The number of virus patients has steadily fallen since topping ...
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Seven detainees test positive for COVID-19 at McHenry County jailJun 10, 2021 1:00 am - Seven detainees at the McHenry County jail had active cases of COVID-19 as of Monday evening, according to the McHenry County sheriff's office. Two detainees tested posi...
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Hoffman Estates reinstating popular tradition of block partiesJun 09, 2021 5:30 am - Hoffman Estates, a village that has traditionally embraced block parties, will be able to do so again this summer as long as COVID-19 health metrics don't take an unexpe...
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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...