Dr. Ngozi Ezike

Here are the top headlines you need to know as you start your day on Dec. 2, 2021.

After the first coronavirus case linked to the newly discovered omicron variant was recorded in California Wednesday, health officials said the COVID-19 threat will likely travel to Illinois.

On Thursday, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike provided an update on vaccinations in Illinois as well as the steps being taken for the state to move to Phase 5 of its reopening plan next month.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike says that the state of Illinois is receiving more COVID doses by the day, and that vaccination efforts so far have been wildly successful in preventing serious illness from the disease. According to Ezike, just 72 of the more than 2.5 million individuals in the state who have been fully vaccinated…

On Thursday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker encouraged Chicago residents to sign up for COVID-19 vaccine appointments at Illinois mass vaccinations sites throughout the suburbs. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike provided a COVID-19 update Thursday, noting that the majority of those hospitalized with the virus have not received the vaccine.

The Cubs home opener will kick off Thursday with Chicago and Illinois’ top doctors throwing out the first pitch, featuring a special appearance from the city’s mayor.

Illinois’ top doctor says everyone in the state deserves a chance to get a COVID-19 vaccine, but it’ll take months for supply to meet demand

As part of NBC 5’s “Vaccinated State” panel to answer viewer questions about the coronavirus vaccine in Illinois, Ngozi Ezike, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, responded to a question about how soon family members may safely visit each other again.

As part of NBC 5’s “Vaccinated State” panel to answer viewer questions about the coronavirus vaccine in Illinois, Dr. Candice Robinson, Medical Director of the Chicago Department of Public Health, responded to a question about how residents can sign up and schedule an appointment to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike provided an update on the state’s vaccination plan and regional mitigation statuses.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike issued a warning Friday for state residents to remain mindful of mitigations as a new, more contagious COVID-19 variant is found in Illinois.

Illinois’ top doctor said Tuesday that the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine could provide recipients with more “intense” symptoms.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike received the first dose of her COVID-19 vaccination Tuesday.

As Illinois officials entered the new year vaccinating long term care facility residents, the state continues to monitor the new coronavirus variant making its way through the U.S.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said the state is nearing the end of the coronavirus pandemic, but must remain vigilant through the road ahead.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike said Wednesday that the state will still face challenges, likely in vaccinating enough individuals, before the pandemic is over.

Illinois health officials recommended Monday that work forces stagger employee coronavirus vaccinations once available to the general public.

Dec. 11: IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike urged people to stay home for the holidays this December.

Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike confirmed Thursday that residents’ personal information, including immigration status, will be protected when officials begin rolling out the coronavirus vaccine.