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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. Get the answer to your most-asked COVID vaccine questions on our mobile NBC 5 Chicago app. Download it here for iOS or Android.
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:
Published April 12, 2021 •
Updated on April 12, 2021 at 1:57 pm
Illinois COVID vaccine eligibility has expanded to anyone age 16 and older, except for in the city of Chicago.
Meanwhile, walk-in appointments at the United Center mass vaccination site will switch to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine starting next week. Don t miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for iOS or Android and sign up for alerts.
Here are the latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic across Illinois today:
Coronavirus in Illinois: 2,433 New COVID Cases, 18 Deaths, 64K Vaccinations
Illinois health officials reported 2,433 new confirmed and probable coronavirus cases and 18 additional deaths in the last day, along with more than 64,000 vaccinations administered.
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Cook County will release about 15,000 single and first-dose COVID-19 vaccine appointments Friday, the first in which all Illinois residents over the age of 16 will be eligible.
Meanwhile, the University of Chicago has issued a stay-at-home order in response to a large cluster of coronavirus cases, particularly among undergraduate students. Get the answer to your most-asked COVID vaccine questions on our mobile NBC 5 Chicago app. Download it here for iOS or Android.
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