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Illinois’ health department released a statement amid reports this week of potential changes coming to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID guidelines.

New COVID guidelines are reportedly in the works and it could mean the removal of the five-day isolation period for those who test positive, NBC Chicago’s Lauren Petty reports.

Should there be a change in COVID guidelines and protocols for those who test positive for the virus?

New COVID guidelines are reportedly in the works and it could mean the removal of the five-day isolation period for those who test positive.

Illinois health officials issued a “health alert” Thursday to hospitals, long-term care centers and other health care facilities recommending increased “mitigation efforts” as respiratory viruses increase in the state.

With COVID activity on the rise, many who test positive or know someone who has might be wondering how long a person is contagious with the virus.

The Chicago Department of Public Health is trying to help people get vaccinated through one of its last city college clinics, with COVID cases on the rise in nearly half of the state’s counties. Lisa Chavarria has the story.

As fall hits its halfway point, numerous Illinois counties are seeing increases in COVID-related hospitalizations, with at least two seeing increases of more than 200% in recent days.

With COVID activity on the rise, many who test positive or know someone who has might be wondering how long a person is contagious with the virus.

Amid a rise in COVID cases and the start of fall allergies, flu and RSV season, experts say testing is an important tool heading into the cooler month.

As more people begin testing positive for COVID once again, how long might symptoms last? Or if you have no symptoms, how long should you isolate?

COVID is rising in many locations, including Illinois, right now, so what should you do if you test positive? Here’s a refresher on the protocols to follow.

COVID hospitalizations are increasing substantially across much of the U.S. for the first time this year, just as students are returning to school and shortly before updated shots arrive at pharmacies for a fall vaccination campaign.

Have a sore throat? Congestion? With COVID cases rising and allergy season heightening in the Chicago area, it can be challenging to know what’s what.

The new dominant strain of COVID in the United States is causing cases to rise in many locations, but is it causing any new symptoms?

Multiple mutations of the omicron COVID-19 variant are making their way through the United States, but what do we know about these new strains?

The new dominant strain of COVID in the United States is causing cases to rise in many locations, but is it causing any new symptoms?

Wait for the reformulated COVID booster, expected around late September or early October, says Chicago’s ex-top doc. This updated version aims to counter emerging Omicron sub variants.

With the approach of the impending winter season, health authorities are issuing a resounding call to action, urging individuals across the nation to prioritize their well-being by embracing a comprehensive vaccination strategy.

Thursday marks the end of a national public health emergency declaration for the coronavirus pandemic, but does that mean COVID is over?