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Chicago's Top Doctor Explains Variants, Delta and Delta Plus
Chicago’s top doctor on Thursday broke down the different types of coronavirus variants, explaining delta and delta plus, as well as detailing when the city and other jurisdictions would potentially need to make “major changes” in restrictions and other efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Chicago Crosses 2 Milestones in COVID Vaccination Effort
The city of Chicago announced Monday that it has crossed two major milestones in its effort to vaccinate residents against COVID-19.
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Chicago Reaches COVID Vaccination Milestones
Chicago reached two milestones in the effort to vaccinate residents against COVID-19. Jen DeSalvo has details.
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Chicago Doctor Breaks Down Latest Guidance on COVID Vaccine Booster Shots
Federal officials have not given official word on if or when people should expect to need COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, but a Chicago doctor broke down the latest information.
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Chicago Doc Breaks Down Latest Guidance on COVID Vaccine Booster Shots
Federal officials have not given official word on if or when people should expect to need COVID-19 vaccine booster shots, but a Chicago doctor broke down the latest information. NBC 5’s Chris Coffey reports.
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COVID Booster Vaccine Shot Could Be Recommended in the Future For Certain Populations, Arwady Says
No COVID-19 vaccine booster shot has officially been recommended, but Chicago’s top doctor says it could be eventually for certain people.
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What Are Your Chances of Catching the Delta Variant If You're Fully Vaccinated? Chicago's Top Doc Weighs In
If you’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19, how likely is it that you could contract the rising delta variant that experts warn is more transmissible? Chicago’s top doctor weighed in Tuesday.
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What Are Your Chances of Catching the Delta Variant If You're Fully Vaccinated? Chicago's Top Doc Weighs In
If you’re fully vaccinated against COVID-19, how likely is it that you could contract the rising delta variant that experts warn is more transmissible? Chicago’s top doctor weighed in Tuesday.
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Could Delta Variant Lead to Another Surge in Chicago? Here's What City's Top Doc Thinks
As concerns surrounding the delta variant rise globally, with the new variant believed to be behind multiple surges, could it lead to another surge in Chicago?
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Johnson & Johnson Vaccine and the Delta Variant: Will A Booster Shot Be Needed?
What does the rise in delta variant cases around the globe mean for those who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?
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Johnson & Johnson Vaccine and the Delta Variant: Will A Booster Shot be Needed?
What does the rise in delta variant cases around the globe mean for those who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine?
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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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Questions Answered About Delta Variant in Illinois
University of Chicago Dr. Allison Bartlett, an infectious disease expert, answers questions about the Delta variant, the effectiveness of vaccines against it and whether further precautions need to be taken.
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Will Masking Guidelines Change Due to Delta Variant? Chicago's Top Doc Weighs In
Will masking guidelines change as cases of the delta variant continue to rise globally as well as in Illinois and Chicago?
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Delta Variant: What to Know About the New Version of Coronavirus Sparking Concern
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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Illinois Summer Camp Linked to COVID Outbreak With More Than 80 Cases: IDPH
An Illinois summer camp has been linked to a COVID outbreak that led to more than 80 cases earlier this month, state health officials said.
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Delta COVID Variant Could Be Dominant in Illinois By Fall, Pritzker Says
Gov. J.B. Pritzker took a moment to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic during an unrelated press conference, stating “the delta variant that sent Israel back into mitigation is a growing presence in Illinois” as he continued to encourage residents to get vaccinated.
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Delta COVID Variant Could Be Dominant in Illinois By Fall, Pritzker Says
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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Delta COVID Variant: Chicago's Top Doc Touts Vaccines as Best Defense
Vaccines have shown to be largely effective even against more contagious strains of COVID-19, according to studies.
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What Pritzker Says Concerns Him About the COVID Delta Variant
As federal health officials issue new warnings about the delta variant of coronavirus, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker has revealed what concerns him most about the new strain.