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CDC on Twitter “U.S. cases are increasing and community transmission is high. The 7-day average of daily new cases is 146,182. This is 6.1% higher than the previous week. Get vaccinated. Learn more: https://t.co/FeTyQ7VQeP.”

Take Another Look at the Spacing Between COVID Vaccine Doses Growing body of research suggests robust immune response with extended dosing interval

Under Pritzker's Leadership, Illinois Administers Most COVID-19 Vaccine Doses of Any US State Within the first full week of vaccinations, Illinois has administered the most COVID-19 vaccine doses compared to any other state nationwide, officials announced Wednesday.

Op-Ed: On the front lines, here's what the seven stages of severe COVID-19 look like A respiratory therapist's view of how the worst cases of COVID fare. They rarely end well.

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COVID Data Tracker CDC’s home for COVID-19 data. Visualizations, graphs, and data in one easy-to-use website.

New statewide indoor mask mandate starts Monday On Thursday, Gov. Pritzker announced a new mask mandate for Illinois. Starting on Monday, Aug. 30, all Illinoisans will be required to wear a mask indoors, regardless of vaccination status. The mandate will be for everyone 2 years and older. At this time, face coverings will not be required outdoors...

What FDA’s full approval of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine means Full licensing of the first COVID-19 vaccine is a milestone in the pandemic. It also clears a path for the AMA’s support of stronger use of vaccine mandates.

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Vaccines prevented up to 140,000 COVID-19 deaths in U.S. A study estimated that COVID-19 vaccinations prevented nearly 140,000 deaths in the U.S. by May 2021.

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US Covid-19 cases among children are surging. Experts warn it may get worse Last week, the number of Covid-19 cases in children in the US reached levels not seen since the winter surge. And with the return to schools, the Delta variant on the rise and this winter approaching, health officials are concerned it could get worse.