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As new studies appear and updated guidance is issued, health experts broke down the best way to wear a face covering to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The omicron variant is causing an increase in breakthrough infections among the fully vaccinated and, in some cases, the boosted, but what is it about this variant that is leading to a rise in infections?

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, announced Tuesday that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. NBC 5’s Regina Waldroup has the story.

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 omicron COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations remain high across the U.S., health officials broke down how to best wear a face covering in order to prevent contracting the virus. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.

As omicron COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations remain high across the U.S., health officials broke down how to best wear a face covering in order to prevent contracting the virus.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, who is fully vaccinated and boosted, announced Tuesday that she has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms.

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.

Vaccinations will soon be required to enter Chicago restaurants, bars, gyms and several other places, but what about city museums?

Beginning Jan. 3, suburban Cook County will join the city of Chicago in requiring proof of vaccination for many indoor public spaces as officials work to combat a massive surge in COVID cases.

Chicago will start to enforce a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate next year, but what do city officials consider “fully vaccinated” against the virus?

Beginning Jan. 3, Chicago will require proof of vaccination for many indoor public spaces as the city works to combat what officials are calling “the biggest COVID surge that we have seen since before vaccines were available.”

Chicago will require proof of vaccination for several indoor public spaces in the new year, according to an announcement Tuesday, but how long will the mandate last?

Chicago is implementing a new vaccine mandate for certain indoor spaces like bars, restaurants and gyms across the city next year in an attempt to slow a surge in COVID cases. But as cases continue to rise daily, some are asking why wait until January to begin the new mitigations?

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and health officials unveiled a new COVID mitigation strategy on Tuesday, requiring customers at certain businesses to provide proof of vaccination against the virus. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has the details.

Chicago will soon require proof of COVID vaccination to access indoor public spaces, but will you be able to show a negative test result instead?

With a new COVID-19 vaccine requirement beginning next year throughout Chicago, city officials provided several ways to provide proof of vaccination to indoor public spaces.

Chicago will soon implement a vaccine mandate for certain indoor spaces in the city, but for some, the rule won’t necessarily apply.

Chicago’s vaccine requirement for indoor spaces like bars, restaurants and gyms won’t begin until after the holidays, according to the city’s announcement.

While vaccination proof will be required at a number of public indoor spaces in Chicago, there are certain places that will be exempt from the mandate.