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U.S. regulators have called for a pause on the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine after six reported cases of rare blood clotting.
Based on that recommendation, Chicago, Cook County and Illinois have all announced that they will pause J&J vaccinations amid a federal review.
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Meanwhile, Cook County will open approximately 35,000 COVID-19 vaccine appointments Tuesday, the largest release since January.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today: