Here’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.
Pfizer and BioNTech released more human data Friday indicating the omicron BA.5 boosters perform better than the old Covid shots.
And though you might not want to think about it, testing positive for Covid just before one of those gatherings could put a real damper on your holidays.Read more With each new subvariant of COVID, scientists have said that a loss of a sense of smell has become less and less common, but Chicago’s top doctor says that patients can still experience issues if they contract the virus.
According to Chicago's top doctor Allison Arwady, the side effects experienced likely have to do with your immune system. However, those who haven't noticed severe side effects in the past shouldn't have any difficulty getting both of the shots at once.Now more than ever, people's attitudes toward COVID comfort and risk are changing, experts say. That means it's harder than ever to find two people with the same approach toward the virus, and it's making our relationships harder to manage.
Scientists and officials have anticipated increases in cases because of new variants, which have shown some resistance to certain treatments, and because of colder weather pushing more people to spend time indoors.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Illinois Coronavirus Updates: Tripledemic, Masking RecommendationsHere’s what you need to know about the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today.
Read more »
Coronavirus tally: Chinese manufacturing hub Guangzhou latest to see lockdowns as COVID cases spreadThe southern Chinese manufacturing hub Guangzhou is the latest to see lockdowns amid a surge in COVID cases, adding to financial pressure that has disrupted...
Read more »
Illinois reports 1,103 new COVID cases, 0 new deathsIllinois reported 1,103 new COVID cases and 0 new deaths Monday. Chicago's top doc is warning that low booster rates could lead to a new variant.
Read more »
Shannon scores 24 as Illinois beats Eastern Illinois 87-57Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 24 points and Coleman Hawkins had a career-high 23 points and 12 rebounds as No. 23 Illinois cruised to an 87-57 win over Eastern Illinois on Monday night.
Read more »
Rosner scores 25, Western Illinois nips Illinois State 71-68Alec Rosner’s 25 points helped Western Illinois defeat Illinois State 71-68 in a season opener on Monday.
Read more »
Which Judges the Illinois State Bar Association Recommends in Illinois Midterm ElectionsThe balance of the Illinois Supreme Court will be left in voters’ hands this Election Day, but not everyone will have the same names on their ballots.
Read more »