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An alternate on the U.S. women’s gymnastics team tested positive for the coronavirus just days before the Tokyo Olympics was set to begin, American Olympic officials said Monday.

Two South African soccer players have become the first athletes inside the Olympic Village to test positive for COVID-19

The New York Times’ Apoorva Mandavilli joined NBCLX to discuss how well current vaccines hold up against new variants of the coronavirus.

Here’s what we know so far about the variant itself and what is being seen in Chicago and Illinois

Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. now are in people who weren’t vaccinated, a staggering demonstration of how effective the shots have been and an indication that deaths per day — now down to under 300 — could be practically zero if everyone eligible got the vaccine.

The United Center’s mass COVID vaccination is closing, with Thursday to be its last day administering shots as Chicago shifts its vaccine strategy away from the major sites to a more hyperlocal focus.

The decline was particularly sharp among Hispanic and Black Americans, a new study found.

The United Center’s mass COVID vaccination is closing this week, with its last day scheduled for Thursday, Chicago’s top health official said Tuesday.

Hundreds of people lined the streets of Humboldt Park Saturday to celebrate Puerto Rican pride. The Puerto Rican People’s Day parade returned for its 43rd year after being cancelled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. This year, more than 70 groups participated with floats, marching groups, bands, car clubs and motorcycle associations. Mayor Lightfoot also walked in the parade….

Should vaccinated individuals get tested for coronavirus if they are experiencing COVID symptoms?

As reopening continues across Chicago and Illinois, the return of colds and seasonal allergies have some questioning.

Could reopening mark the return of colds and other illnesses that nearly disappeared or largely decreased during the coronavirus pandemic.

Should vaccinated individuals get tested for coronavirus if they are experiencing COVID symptoms?

Should vaccinated individuals get tested for coronavirus if they are experiencing COVID symptoms? Yes, according to Chicago experts.

Pharmacy students from the University of Illinois-Chicago have designed a schedule to help Lollapalooza attendees get fully vaccinated in time for the musical extravaganza in Grant Park, which runs July 29 through Aug. 1.

Chicago’s lakefront beaches will reopen Friday, according to Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Park District.

Chicago’s lakefront beaches will reopen Friday, according to Mayor Lori Lightfoot and the Chicago Park District.

The United Center is closing the walk-up portion of its COVID vaccinations Monday, officials say.

The United Center is closing the walk-up portion of its COVID vaccinations Monday, officials say. Lisa Chavarria reports.

With the Chicago area still in the heart of spring allergy season, is that sore throat due to pollen in the air, a cold or COVID-19?