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As cases of the omicron variant soar nationwide, health officials assert getting a booster shot and the COVID-19 offer the best protection, but wearing a face mask is also crucial in limiting the spread of the virus.

As Chicago starts to see some declines in key coronavirus metrics, the city’s top doctor isn’t ready to say that the omicron peak has passed, but said that the city’s response to the surge is giving her hope that things could be heading in a better direction.

Chicago’s top doctor took questions Tuesday about CPS, the surge in COVID cases, and when we may see a peak in omicron cases. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski has the story.

As cases of the omicron variant soar nationwide, health officials assert getting a booster shot and the COVID-19 vaccine offer the best protection, but wearing a face mask is also crucial in limiting the spread of the virus.

Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady discussed what to know about various mask options—cloth, surgical, KN95, and N95— and which mask you should be wearing.

If you test positive for COVID and isolate, do you need a negative test before you can see people again? What if you were exposed but have no symptoms?

Chicago’s top public health officials are set to deliver an update Tuesday afternoon on coronavirus vaccines in children.

As the FDA plans to meet soon to discuss the next eligible age group, children ages 5-11, for the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine, doctors at Advocate Children’s Hospital have been talking with families and parents, listening to their questions and concerns. NBC 5’s Lauren Petty reports.

Chicago’s top doctor is scheduled to give an update on the city’s COVID-19 response Tuesday, expected to detail the latest metrics, unveil new vaccine incentives and announce an expansion of the in-home vaccination program.

The four-day music festival will be held at Chicago’s Grant Park at full capacity from July 29 to Aug. 1

As COVID cases rise in Arkansas and Missouri, Chicago has added new restrictions for travelers from those states. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has more details.

As Illinois fully reopened Friday for the first time since the onset of the pandemic, Chicago’s top doctor said she was confident it was the right time to move forward – but cautioned COVID isn’t over just yet.

Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, made it clear that ‘COVID is not over’ as Chicago joined Illinois in entering Phase 5 Friday.

Chicago’s move into Phase 5 Friday makes it the largest big U.S. city to fully reopen, Mayor Lori Lightfoot said.

While some residents have expressed concerns that rollbacks of coronavirus restrictions could lead to surges in virus cases, Dr. Allison Arwady says that she is “very confident” that case numbers are low enough in the state to prevent a large surge from happening in the early stages of summer. Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, spoke out…

While the phase is set to mark a full reopening, beginning on June 11, not all restrictions will be lifted.

No, COVID vaccines will not make you magnetic, according to Chicago’s top doctor.

Some people who are hesitant about getting one of the COVID vaccines have expressed concerns about the unknowns surrounding long-term side effects.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike discusses the safety and effectiveness of the COVID vaccines.

According to the CDC, side effects after your second shot “may be more intense than the ones you experienced after your first shot.”