Dr. Allison Arwady

Chicago health officials are reminding residents that the coronavirus vaccine itself is free, but the city is also evaluating what it can do when clinics pass on administrative costs to patients when administering the treatment. During a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Dr. Allison Arwady, commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health, said that patients aren’t allowed to...

Now that over 44 million Americans have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, questions rise for those who are wondering what activities are safe to do and what the timeline to normalcy is.

Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady provided an update on the vaccine rollout, announcing the city’s positivity rate is the lowest since the pandemic began.

Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady said this week that people have tried to jump ahead in line by lying about their employment status or residency, or even sharing their codes for a second dose with loved ones to try and get the vaccine early.

Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady announced Wednesday that Chicago is expanding indoor dining capacity at restaurants and bars as it looks to ease restrictions put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19.

This story was first published on Jan. 24, 2020. It marked the first known coronavirus case in Illinois and the start of what would inevitably become a deadly and historic pandemic.

The city of Chicago and its neighboring counties are preparing to enter Phase 1B of its vaccination plan Monday, opening up doses for frontline workers and those over the age of 65. But city officials warn there may be a bit of a wait. NBC 5’s Lexi Sutter reports

The next phase of the vaccine rollout plan is set to begin on Monday and Chicago’s top doctor is urging residents to stay patient. NBC 5’s Patrick Fazio reports

Chicago’s top health official will receive the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine on Tuesday as the city launches a new vaccination site for health care workers. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.

Who in Chicago will be first in line to receive the coronavirus vaccine once it’s approved and sent to the city? Chicago’s mayor and top health official outlined the city’s plan on Wednesday, detailing the loose order in which residents will be vaccinated. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern has all the latest details.

Dr. Allison Arwady provided a potential timeline for vaccines to arrive in Chicago if approved by the FDA. Chicago’s top health official also gave an update on the city’s current coronavirus numbers and the latest on its travel order.

Chicago’s top doctor said the city plans to make vaccine data, including information on potential side effects, available for residents before rolling out doses to the public.

Dr. Allison Arwady, Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner, released the latest coronavirus numbers Wednesday, along with her response to increased testing across the city.

Health officials in Illinois are continuing to lay out their plans for distribution of a coronavirus vaccine as two major pharmaceutical companies report good results with their treatments for the disease. According to Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike, a vaccine engineered by Pfizer, which has seen a 90% efficacy rate in clinical trials, could be submitted…

Dr. Allison Arwady on Tuesday gave an update on Chicago’s latest coronavirus numbers, as well as an update on the city’s travel order and how the Chicago Department of Public Health is planning for a coronavirus vaccine.

Chicago has changed the way it reports states being added to its travel order, now requiring a 14-day quarantine, or in some cases, a negative test result depending on a state’s coronavirus outbreak. NBC 5’s Trina Orlando has more details.

Editor’s note: A previous version of this story contained a video report with comments made by Chicago Public Health Commissioner Dr. Allison Arwady. She said, as stated below, that in a group of 10 people there is a 1-in-3 chance that one of those people could have the coronavirus. The previously attached video mistakenly conveyed that number as three in 10…

As Illinois breaks coronavirus records Thursday, health officials across the state warned against travel and promoted safety precautions this Thanksgiving holiday.

“Let’s be clear,” Dr. Ngozi Ezike said during Illinois’ coronavirus briefing on Nov. 5, “travel will increase your chances of contracting and spreading COVID-19 as well going to a crowded event as well having multiple people in your home for Thanksgiving.”

“Chicago cases are still growing without signs of slowing,” Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner Allison Arwady said, noting that cases have increased across age groups and in every Chicago zip code.