Illinois Coronavirus Updates: Officials Monitor New COVID Variant, Bulls Player Tests Positive © Getty Images
Healthcare professional in protective gloves & workwear holding & organising a tray of COVID-19 vaccine vials. The professional is carrying out researches on COVID-19 vaccine in laboratory.
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As Illinois officials entered the new year vaccinating long term care facility residents, the state continues to monitor the new coronavirus variant making its way through the U.S.
Meanwhile, a Chicago Bulls player tested positive for COVID-19, causing coach Billy Donovan to place several other players into the NBA s health and safety protocol due to close contact.
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