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With a highly contagious variant circulating and COVID cases on the rise, an infectious disease physician has tips for navigating this holiday season.
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SIU leaders are modifying their COVID requirements as a new variant spreads rapidly across the country
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New cases, positivity rates, and hospitalizations are all up
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A Chicagoan who’d been fully vaccinated against COVID and gotten a booster shot is the first confirmed case of the virus’ Omicron variant, state and city public health officials announced Tuesday evening.
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The first U.S. omicron case was identified Wednesday – about a week after its discovery in South Africa. While there are concerns about the variant’s transmissibility, the number of mutations it possesses make it easier to detect than other strains.
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The majority of private health insurers in the U.S. have stopped voluntarily waiving deductibles and co-pays related to COVID-19 hospitalizations as vaccines have been widely available for more than half the year, and some private employers are charging unvaccinated workers more for health insurance.
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Experts say vaccination is the best way to celebrate the holidays safely
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Health leaders are urging people to continue masking, distancing, and vaccinating as activities move inside in colder weather.
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WSIU's Jennifer Fuller talks with Dr. Tracey Smith of the Illinois Public Health Association
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Clarifies that the law does not prohibit employers from enforcing COVID-19 mandates