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Volunteers in the United Kingdom look set to be intentionally infected with Covid-19 as part of an experimental trial that could change scientists’ understanding of the virus, NBC News reports.

Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine could be ready by the end of the year – if it’s proven safe.

A Texas woman in her 30s died of COVID-19 while flying home from Arizona this summer, officials said Monday.

Gov. Gavin Newsom says California won’t allow any distribution of coronavirus vaccines in the state until it is reviewed by the state’s own panel of experts.

Coronavirus testing rates have fallen in several states where cases are increasing, an NBC News analysis of testing data has found.

Chicago’s mayor warned Monday that some phase three restrictions could be brought back as the city enters what she said was a “second surge” of coronavirus.

NBC 5 Investigates has analyzed federal and state reports to show which counties in the greater Chicago area have the most beds, both regular and the ICU, per capita, and which have the fewest.

Statewide, Illinois reported over 347,000 cases in all of the state’s 102 counties, with more than nearly 9,200 fatalities as of Monday. The state was under stay-at-home order, which took effect on March 21 and continued through May 29. That day marked the first day the state entered phase three of its five-phased reopening plan. In late June, Illinois entered…

Chicago’s coronavirus cases are rising and so are tests, but city officials say the current surge can’t be explained by a simple increase in testing.

With the number of infections once again climbing at a rapid rate, infectious disease experts warn the “darkest days” of the pandemic may still be ahead.

One outdoor live music venue in Brazil installed socially distanced boxes so that concertgoers can watch performances safely as COVID-19 takes a toll on the country.

Chicago’s top doctor urged residents to not invite anyone into their homes or apartments as the city experiences multiple coronavirus “warning signs” and enters what officials are calling a “second surge” in the pandemic.

Chicago could see the return of some restrictions in the coming days if the city’s coronavirus metrics continue rising in the midst of what officials said is now a “second surge” of the virus.

The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide reached 40 million Monday morning, according to a tally from Johns Hopkins University.

Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady issues a message to residents as the city sees multiple coronavirus “warning signs.”

The number of passengers screened for flights in the U.S. topped one million in a day for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic outbreak last March, but it’s still about 60% fewer air travelers than this time last year.

Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned Monday that Chicago is in the “second surge” of the coronavirus pandemic as the city sees cases spike at “concerning” levels.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot said the city is in the midst of a second coronavirus surge as cases continue to rise at “concerning” levels, sparking warnings that some restrictions could soon return.

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is expected to deliver an update on the city’s response to the coronavirus pandemic on Monday, according to her public schedule.

When 20 members of the Fortuna family were infected with COVID-19 and her uncle fell into a coma, Lizbeth Peña Bonseñor says she felt like “the ground crumbled.” But their problems didn’t end there. The Philadelphia family is one of the millions of Latino families without health insurance. NBC Philadelphia spoke to the Fortunas about how their struggle is...