Articles filed under Health Crises
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UN calls for global database of human gene editing researchJul 12, 2021 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - The World Health Organization issued new recommendations Monday on human genome editing, calling for a global registry to track 'œany form of genetic manip...
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WHO: Rich countries should donate vaccines, not use boostersJul 12, 2021 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Top officials at the World Health Organization say there's not enough evidence to show that third doses of coronavirus vaccines are needed and appealed Mon...
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US officials flag "small" reaction risk with J&J vaccineJul 12, 2021 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine may pose a 'œsmall possible risk'ť of a rare but potentially dangerous neurological reaction, U.S. health official...
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New COVID-19 daily infection averages nearly double in a weekJul 12, 2021 1:00 am - Average caseloads of COVID-19 rose for the seventh day in a row, Illinois Department of Public Health data showed Monday. On July 5, the seven-day average for new infect...
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COVID-19 vaccine clinic scheduled in WheatonJul 12, 2021 1:00 am - In partnership with the Illinois Department of Public Health, Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton will host a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic from 3 to 7 p.m. Wedne...
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Johnson: England to lift last virus restrictions on July 19Jul 12, 2021 1:00 am - LONDON - All remaining lockdown restrictions in England will be lifted in a week despite a sharp rise in coronavirus cases, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirme...
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COVID-19 vaccine encouraged, not required at North Central CollegeJul 12, 2021 1:00 am - North Central College is not requiring students and faculty members to be vaccinated before returning to the Naperville campus next month, officials said, but regular CO...
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Pfizer to discuss COVID-19 vaccine booster with U.S. officialsJul 12, 2021 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker's request for federal authorization of a third dose of its COVID...
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McHenry County religious groups see worshippers return, some still with masks and cautionJul 12, 2021 1:00 am - For the past two weeks, pews in McHenry County churches have been filling up on Sundays more than they had in months amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Part of the reason is at...
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France's Macron tries to slow delta variant, boost vaccinesJul 12, 2021 1:00 am - PARIS - Is France's summer over already? Just three days ago, the country threw open its nightclubs for the first time in 16 months, completing a protracted national eff...