Articles filed under Health Crises
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Chicago, U of I embark on $2 million program to detect COVID in sewageDec 20, 2021 12:00 am - Chicago's health department will work with a team of University of Illinois researchers to monitor COVID-19 in wastewater as part of a $2 million program over the next t...
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Judge denies ivermectin treatment for Elgin couple in ICUDec 20, 2021 12:00 am - An Elgin couple remained in an intensive care unit in Elgin battling COVID-19 on Monday, days after a Kane County judge denied a motion to allow them to receive the cont...
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Omicron may sideline two leading drugs against COVID-19Dec 19, 2021 6:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - As strained U.S. hospitals brace for a new surge of COVID-19 cases caused by the fast-spreading omicron variant, doctors are warning of yet another cha...
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Pfizer tests extra COVID shot for kids under 5 in setbackDec 17, 2021 6:00 am - Pfizer said Friday it was changing plans and testing three doses of its COVID-19 vaccine in babies and preschoolers after the usual two shots didn't appear strong enough...
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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...