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COVID Testing Skyrockets Across Illinois, U.S. as Holiday Season Ramps Up
With coronavirus cases on the rise and people looking to travel for the holidays, COVID testing centers are reporting long lines and wait times in the lead-up to Christmas. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski has more.
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COVID Testing Skyrockets Across Illinois, U.S. as Holiday Season Ramps Up
With coronavirus cases on the rise and people looking to travel for the holidays, COVID testing centers are reporting long lines and wait times in the lead-up to Christmas.
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Lightfoot Announces Chicago Will Require Vaccine Proof for Indoor Spaces
Chicago will soon require proof of vaccination for indoor public spaces like restaurants, bars and gyms in the new year, the city’s mayor announced Tuesday.
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Do You Need a COVID Test to Fly? It Depends Where You're Heading
With the relaxing of travel restrictions across the globe and summer days inching closer, many Americans intend to set off on vacations in the coming months.
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Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Open in Northern Illinois
Health officials announced Monday the opening of new coronavirus testing sites in Northern Illinois for no cost.
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COVID-19 Testing Site Coming to Chicago's Midway Airport, Sources Say
A new coronavirus testing site is expected to open at Chicago’s Midway Airport this Tuesday, according to a Chicago official.
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Gov. Pritzker on Illinois Coronavirus Testing: ‘Come Early'
As coronavirus testing sites in Illinois continue to reach capacity, with cases surging across the state, Gov. J.B. Pritzker advised residents to “come early.” “These tests are free and fast and available to anyone who shows up – though some of our most-visited community based testing sites are hitting capacity before the end of their normal operating hours, so come…
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Illinois to Increase Capacity at 3 COVID Testing Sites This Weekend
With some coronavirus testing sites closing just minutes after opening as long lines form, Illinois has announced plans to increase capacity at three locations this weekend. Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced Thursday that the state plans to increase capacity at the “most-visited sites” – Aurora, Arlington Heights and Harwood Heights. “Even as the third best testing state in the nation, we…
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Pritzker Warns Illinois Could See Stay-at-Home Order in Coming Days
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker warned the state a mandatory stay-at-home order could be in place in coming days if coronavirus numbers fail to improve. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.
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Several Free COVID-19 Testing Sites Open in Chicago Area
The Illinois Department of Public Health created several more free mobile testing sites throughout the Chicago area, officials announced Sunday.
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Here's Where to Be Tested for Coronavirus in the Chicago Area
Illinois health officials have set up COVID-19 testing sites across Chicago and surrounding areas to ensure constant data regarding the ongoing pandemic.
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Illinois Releases First Shipments of Rapid Antigen Tests Across State
Illinois on Wednesday sent its first shipments of rapid antigen tests to local health departments in the state, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced. The shipments include more than 200,000 Abbott BinaxNOW rapid tests, which will be used in pilot programs “to gather more data about their accuracy and sensitivity,” Pritzker said. “For now, the majority of the initial tests delivered to…
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Watch Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's Wednesday Coronavirus Update
Gov. J.B. Pritzker spoke on vaccination distribution and COVID-19 testing plans during his daily coronavirus briefing Wednesday.
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Adm. Giroir Demonstrates New Coronavirus Rapid Tests
At a press conference on Monday, White House coronavirus task force testing czar Adm. Brett Giroir demonstrated how to operate the new coronavirus rapid tests, which will be allocated to states this week based on their relative population size.
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Suburban Chicago School District Tests New Program to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus
A suburban Chicago school district is testing a new program to prevent the spread of coronavirus and to help keep schools open. It’s not a traditional COVID-19 test, but rather a surveillance screening to identify possible cases. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.
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How to Decide If You Should Get Tested for COVID-19 Before Seeing Friends and Family
Evelyn Gosnell and some friends are planning a camping trip next month for a birthday celebration. Gosnell, a Bay Area-based behavioral scientist in her 30s, said the group has agreed to quarantine for two weeks ahead of the trip to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19.
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When Should You Get a Coronavirus Test After an Exposure? Illinois' Top Health Official Shares Best Timeline
Illinois’ top public health official on Wednesday detailed the best timeframe in which to get tested for coronavirus after a potential exposure.
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Illinois' Top Health Official Says Young People Seeing Higher Coronavirus Rates Than Ever Before
Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health Dr. Ngozi Ezike said young people are seeing their highest rates of coronavirus infection since the pandemic began in delivering an update on the state’s latest figures and efforts to combat the outbreak on Wednesday.
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HHS: We're Working With Children's Hospitals on Pediatric Coronavirus Symptoms
At a press conference on Monday, Admiral Brett Giroir, assistant secretary for health, confirmed that HHS is working with a network of children’s hospitals and intensive care units to better understand the extreme coronavirus symptoms in infected children.
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Coronavirus Testing Sites in Illinois: See the Full List
Where can you get tested for coronavirus in Illinois? Here’s a full list of testing sites across the state, as well as their hours and information on who can get a test at that location, from the Illinois Department of Public Health.