Articles filed under Health Crises
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Light Up the Night: Candlelight and Community Dec. 21 in AuroraDec 08, 2020 10:00 pm - On Monday, Dec. 21, community organizations, faith communities, nonprofits and neighborhoods are invited to pick a location, light candles and stand together in unity an...
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Pfizer vaccine moves closer to getting the OK in the USDec 08, 2020 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. regulators Tuesday released their first scientific evaluation of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine and confirmed it offers strong protection, setting the ...
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Studies suggest AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine safe, effectiveDec 08, 2020 6:00 am - New results on a possible COVID-19 vaccine from Oxford University and AstraZeneca suggest it is safe and about 70% effective, but questions remain about how well it may ...
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EXPLAINER: Final steps in US review of COVID-19 vaccineDec 08, 2020 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine is entering the final phase of review before the U.S. government decides whether to allow millions to get the shots. The Food...
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Pfizer vaccine moves closer to getting the OK in the USDec 08, 2020 12:00 am - WASHINGTON - U.S. regulators Tuesday released their first scientific evaluation of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine and confirmed it offers strong protection, setting the stage...
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DuPage County mayors urge residents to take COVID-19 safety precautionsDec 08, 2020 12:00 am - A group representing DuPage County municipalities has released a social media video urging residents to take necessary safety precautions to minimize risk and prevent th...
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Mask, hand sanitizer giveaway Saturday in WaucondaDec 08, 2020 12:00 am - Lake County Sheriff John D. Idleburg and Treasurer Holly Kim will host a mask and hand sanitizer giveaway Saturday, at Messiah Lutheran Church, 25225 W. Ivanhoe Road in ...
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Editorial: Ensure grant money gets to small businesses in need of helpDec 08, 2020 12:00 am - It's been a tough year for everyone but small and family-owned businesses have taken it on the chin especially hard. From restaurants and bars to boutiques and antique s...
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U.S. virus deaths hit record levels with the holidays aheadDec 08, 2020 12:00 am - Deaths from COVID-19 in the U.S. have soared to more than 2,200 a day on average, matching the frightening peak reached last April, and cases per day have eclipsed 200,0...
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Studies suggest AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine safe, effectiveDec 08, 2020 12:00 am - New results on a possible COVID-19 vaccine from Oxford University and AstraZeneca suggest it is safe and about 70% effective, but questions remain about how well it may ...