Three-quarters of eligible Illinoisans have received a dose of COVID-19 vaccine – Health News Illinois
Three-quarters of Illinoisans 12 and older have now received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported Tuesday.
Chicago brings back mask mandate – Health News Illinois
Chicago will again require people to wear masks in indoor public settings starting Friday to help curb the spread of a COVID-19 surge fueled by the highly transmissible delta variant.
Cook County Health, Sinai Chicago, NorthShore to require COVID-19 vaccines for employees – Health News Illinois
Cook County Health, NorthShore University HealthSystem and Sinai Chicago are the latest health systems in Illinois to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for employees.
Senate President Harmon recovering after breakthrough COVID-19 case – Health News Illinois
Illinois Senate President Don Harmon, D-Oak Park, is recovering after testing positive for COVID-19, his office announced Monday.
Oscar Health announces market expansion into Illinois – Health News Illinois
New York-based insurer startup Oscar Health is the latest entrant into Illinois’ insurance market.
Pritzker approves bills addressing prescription drug costs – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed into law a legislative package aimed at addressing the cost of prescription drugs.
Pritzker signs several healthcare bills – Health News Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker on Friday signed several healthcare bills into law.
UIC receives nearly $10 million to support Black midwives program – Health News Illinois
Nearly $10 million in grant funds will support a new healthcare program developed by University of Illinois Chicago researchers and Melanated Group Midwifery Care to combat disparities that affect maternal and infant outcomes for Black pregnant women.
Nearly two-thirds of Illinois counties at ‘warning’ level for COVID-19 – Health News Illinois
Roughly two-thirds of Illinois’ 102 counties are now in the “warning” level for increased COVID-19 activity, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Chicago Public Schools to require teachers, staff to be fully vaccinated – Health News Illinois
All employees at Chicago Public Schools will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, officials announced Friday.