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What is BA.2 And Is It in Illinois?
BA.2, also known as “stealth omicron,” is considered a subvariant of omicron.
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Dr. Ngozi Ezike Reflects on Role in Illinois' Fight Against Covid in One-on-One Interview With NBC 5
Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike will be leaving her position later this month after serving three years in the role of Illinois’ top doctor. Dr. Ezike sits down with NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern for a one-on-one interview.
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What to Know About ‘Stealth Omicron' From a Chicago Doctor
The first case of the BA.2 omicron subvariant, often called “stealth omicron,” has been detected in Illinois. Here’s what we know so far.
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COVID Hospitalizations at ‘All-Time High' at Chicago-Area Hospital System
A Chicago-area health care system is dealing with record COVID-19 hospitalizations as cases surge across Illinois and nationwide. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.
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Pritzker Worries Illinois Omicron COVID Numbers Will Get Worse
Gov. JB Pritzker, along with Illinois health care officials, said in a COVID update to the state that they worry coronavirus numbers will get worse before improving again. NBC 5 political reporter Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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2 States, DC Added Back Onto Chicago Travel Advisory as Cases Rise
Two states and the District of Columbia were added back onto Chicago’s travel advisory Tuesday, bringing the number of states on the city’s warning list to 40 states in the weeks following the Thanksgiving holiday.
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One More State Removed From Chicago's Travel Advisory This Week
One additional state was removed from Chicago’s travel advisory, dropping the list of places on the city’s warning list to 40 states and one territory.
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For 2nd Day in a Row, Southern Illinois Health Care Region Has Zero Available ICU Beds Amid COVID Surge
For the second day in a row, one of Illinois’ health care regions has zero available intensive care unit beds amid a surge in COVID cases and hospitalizations.
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Connecticut, D.C. Removed From Chicago's Travel Advisory
Connecticut and the District of Columbia were removed from Chicago’s travel advisory, city officials announced Tuesday, marking the only locations to not be listed under the “orange” category of the travel guidance.
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Delta Variant Caused More Severe Breakthrough Cases Than Expected in Midwest, Risk 10x Higher for Unvaxxed: CDC
A new CDC study out Friday provides what may be the most jolting evidence yet of the threat the highly contagious delta variant may pose to the fully vaccinated, particularly as it usurped every other COVID-19 strain to dominate American cases.
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Chicago's Top Doc Warns Against Use of Ivermectin to Treat COVID
Chicago’s top doctor warned Tuesday against taking ivermectin to treat or prevent COVID-19, joining a chorus of health officials urging the public to avoid the parasite medicine typically used on horses and cattle.
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Arwady Recommends Parents With Unvaccinated Kids Avoid Labor Day Weekend Travel
As Chicago changes its recommendations for unvaccinated travelers as part of its travel advisory, what will parents need to do if they have unvaccinated children?
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Chicago Travel Advisory Update: What Unvaccinated Travelers in High-risk Locations Should Do
Nearly every U.S. state, with the exception of one, is now on Chicago’s travel advisory, the city’s top doctor announced Tuesday, adding changes to the policy for travelers visiting “high-risk” locations just ahead of Labor Day weekend.
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Marie Osmond Cancels Ravinia Concert Over COVID Concerns
Marie Osmond has canceled her Aug. 25 performance at Ravinia Festival “due to the ongoing pandemic,” Ravinia said in a statement to fans.
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Chicago Travel Advisory: 8 States, DC Added to List as COVID Cases Continue to Rise
Chicago on Tuesday added eight states and the District of Columbia to its travel advisory, recommending that unvaccinated people entering the city from those areas test negative for COVID-19 or quarantine upon arrival.
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Wisconsin, Indiana and Iowa Now on Chicago's Travel Advisory
A number of Midwest states have been added to Chicago’s travel advisory, which recommends unvaccinated people entering the city from those areas test negative for COVID-19 or quarantine upon arrival.
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Chicago Adds 5 States, Puerto Rico to Travel Advisory as COVID Cases Continue to Rise
Chicago added five states and Puerto Rico to its travel advisory Tuesday, recommending that unvaccinated people entering the city from those areas test negative for COVID-19 or quarantine upon arrival.
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Illinois COVID Numbers Increase Slightly Amid Warning From Health Officials
While more than 57% of adults in Illinois have become fully vaccinated this week, nearly 4,500 others tested positive and 62 have died. The latest numbers come on the heels of a dire warning from health officials for the unvaccinated. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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Delta COVID Variant Could Be Dominant in Illinois By Fall
The delta coronavirus variant, which scientists believe may be the most aggressive and contagious strain of the COVID-19 virus seen so far, is expected to become the dominant strain for Illinois cases by the fall, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Monday.
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‘COVID is Not Over', Arwady Says As Chicago Joins Illinois in Entering Phase 5
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.