Britain authorizes COVID vaccine for emergency use

British officials authorized a COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use on Wednesday greenlighting the world’s first shot against the virus.

Fauci: U.S. on precipice of coronavirus 'surge upon surge'

During a videoconference with the governor of Colorado, Dr. Tony Fauci said that holiday gatherings will lead to a coronavirus spike.

Governor: Use of Minnesota's temporary morgue not 'imminent'

After the Minnesota Department of Public Safety confirmed state officials were preparing an overflow morgue space in St. Paul to potentially store human remains, Gov. Tim Walz explained there is no immediate need for the space, but stands by the purchase of the facility as an “insurance” measure.

Minnesota projects $641 million surplus, fueling talk of business relief

Minnesota budget officials said Tuesday they expect a $641 million surplus between now and June, revising their earlier prediction of a $2.4 billion shortfall from the May report.

Mayo Clinic health professionals discuss struggles on frontlines of pandemic

As COVID-19 hospitalizations reach peak levels in Minnesota and the country, four medical professionals with the Mayo Clinic opened up about their personal struggles on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Minnesota hospital system outlines vaccine distribution plan

An advisory committee for the CDC worked to tackle one of the country’s most pressing questions: Who should be first to get the COVID-19 vaccinations?

Wisconsin reports record 107 COVID-19 deaths

The state of Wisconsin reported a record 107 new COVID-19 deaths Tuesday. 

Americans face new coronavirus restrictions after Thanksgiving

Americans returning from Thanksgiving break faced strict new COVID-19 measures as health officials brace for a worsening of the nationwide surge.

FDA announces advisory committee meeting to discuss Moderna vaccine candidate

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday announced it has scheduled a meeting this month to discuss the request for emergency use authorization (EUA) for a COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc.

Minnesota's $5.5 million temporary COVID-19 morgue could soon be in use

Minnesota is preparing to use its COVID-19 morgue to store bodies for the first time of the pandemic as the virus surges statewide.

Moderna seeks emergency clearance for new COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna is now seeking emergency clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after new data on its COVID-19 vaccine showed promising results.

Walz to provide update on COVID-19 following Thanksgiving holiday

Gov. Tim Walz will provide an update Monday on the state of COVID-19 in Minnesota following the Thanksgiving holiday. 

Moderna will ask FDA for emergency use authorization of coronavirus vaccine

Moderna Inc. says it will ask U.S. and European regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.