Published 2 hours ago •
Updated 2 hours ago
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Illinois decision to pause use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine will not have a large impact on the state s vaccination plans, officials say.
Why did the six cases of blood clotting necessitate a pause on the J&J vaccine and how do they differ from other blood clots? Chicago s top doctor explained the reasoning and what experts are watching for. 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, hospitalizations have been on the rise in Illinois, nearly doubling over the course of the last month, health officials say.
Here s a breakdown of the latest vaccine news from across the state
Published 4 hours ago •
Updated 4 hours ago
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News that Illinois and Chicago would both be heeding a recommendation from U.S. regulators to pause administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine amid an investigation into reports of potentially dangerous blood clots sent a ripple through the city and several suburbs with events canceled and vaccine appointments altered.
Whether you re looking for a vaccine, waiting for your turn, hoping to help loved ones or just trying to make sense of it all, here s a breakdown of the latest vaccine news from across the state.
Published 6 hours ago •
Updated 30 mins ago
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.