At-home COVID tests are hard to come by
The Walgreens pharmacy was sold out of at-home COVID tests. The shelves were empty and a sign at the pharmacy window said they were out of stock. Shoppers faced the same shortage at the CVS pharmacy nearby where the shelf was bare.
The Walgreens pharmacy was sold out of at-home COVID tests. The shelves were empty and a sign at the pharmacy window said they were out of stock. Shoppers faced the same shortage at the CVS pharmacy nearby where the shelf was bare.
South Africa's COVID-19 case drop may show its omicron peak has passed
South Africa's noticeable drop in new COVID-19 cases may signal that the country's omicron-driven surge has passed its peak, medical experts say.
South Africa's noticeable drop in new COVID-19 cases may signal that the country's omicron-driven surge has passed its peak, medical experts say.
MDH uses variant surveillance program to monitor how COVID mutates in population
Through the variant surveillance program, the Minnesota Department of Health was able to identify one of the first cases of omicron in the United States. The program is an extension of what they were already doing to monitor the flu but on a much bigger scale.
Through the variant surveillance program, the Minnesota Department of Health was able to identify one of the first cases of omicron in the United States. The program is an extension of what they were already doing to monitor the flu but on a much bigger scale.
Inside the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 variant surveillance lab
The Minnesota Department of Health plays a role in monitoring COVID-19 variants and mutations in the United States.
The Minnesota Department of Health plays a role in monitoring COVID-19 variants and mutations in the United States.
Inside the Minnesota Department of Health variant surveillance lab
The Minnesota Department of Health plays a role in monitoring COVID-19 variants and mutations in the United States.
The Minnesota Department of Health plays a role in monitoring COVID-19 variants and mutations in the United States.
San Jose mayor pushes for mandatory booster; could be 1st in California
In what could be an unprecedented move in California, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said he wants to make all city employees and visitors who enter city-owned facilities, to have a booster shot or third round of vaccinations. There will surely be pushback to the plan.
In what could be an unprecedented move in California, San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo said he wants to make all city employees and visitors who enter city-owned facilities, to have a booster shot or third round of vaccinations. There will surely be pushback to the plan.
Gov. Walz, family test positive for COVID-19
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday he and his wife, Gwen, have tested positive for COVID-19. They are both vaccinated and have received their booster shots and are not experiencing any symptoms.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday he and his wife, Gwen, have tested positive for COVID-19. They are both vaccinated and have received their booster shots and are not experiencing any symptoms.
Biden pledges 500M free at-home COVID-19 tests, more hospital aid to fight omicron
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
President Joe Biden pledged 500 million free at-home COVID-19 tests that Americans can have shipped to them as the world races the omicron variant.
COVID-19 tests could be hard to come by in days before Christmas
With many people getting tested for COVID-19 before traveling or gathering with family, finding an at-home COVID-19 test or COVID-19 test appointment could be challenging.
With many people getting tested for COVID-19 before traveling or gathering with family, finding an at-home COVID-19 test or COVID-19 test appointment could be challenging.
Minnesota nurses on pandemic: 'We’re losing the war'
Last year, Mary Turner, the president of the Minnesota Nurses Association, likened the fight against COVID-19 as a war and nurses as the soldiers going to battle. Nearly 20 months into the pandemic, her assessment remains grim.
Last year, Mary Turner, the president of the Minnesota Nurses Association, likened the fight against COVID-19 as a war and nurses as the soldiers going to battle. Nearly 20 months into the pandemic, her assessment remains grim.
Minnesota nurses on pandemic: 'We?re losing the war'
Last year, Mary Turner, the president of the Minnesota Nurses Association, likened the fight against COVID-19 as a war and nurses as the soldiers going to battle. Nearly 20 months into the pandemic, her assessment remains grim.
Last year, Mary Turner, the president of the Minnesota Nurses Association, likened the fight against COVID-19 as a war and nurses as the soldiers going to battle. Nearly 20 months into the pandemic, her assessment remains grim.
Moderna: COVID booster effective against omicron in tests, will still develop new shot
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
Moderna said its COVID-19 booster shot appears to provide protection against the omicron variant but it will continue developing a tweaked jab.
NY single-day record for COVID cases
21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.
21,027 New Yorkers have tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 24 hours, the highest number since January 14.
NFL reschedules several games this weekend amid COVID-19 outbreak
The COVID-19 outbreak ravaging the sports world has led the NFL to reschedule several of this weekend’s games.
The COVID-19 outbreak ravaging the sports world has led the NFL to reschedule several of this weekend’s games.
Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5
Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.
Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.
Study: Omicron variant is 'markedly resistant' to vaccine, booster shot
According to the study, existing antibody therapies like monoclonal antibody cocktails are largely ineffective against omicron, along with natural antibodies from previous infections.
According to the study, existing antibody therapies like monoclonal antibody cocktails are largely ineffective against omicron, along with natural antibodies from previous infections.
COVID in Minnesota: 1 year of vaccines, expanded testing for holidays
State officials are encouraging Minnesotans to celebrate as safely as they can this holiday season. Here’s an information guide to getting tested, vaccinated, and boosted in Minnesota to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
State officials are encouraging Minnesotans to celebrate as safely as they can this holiday season. Here’s an information guide to getting tested, vaccinated, and boosted in Minnesota to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Minnesota to expand COVID-19 testing hours around holidays
Minnesota is set to expand COVID-19 testing hours around the holidays and the state remains in the grips of a spike.
Minnesota is set to expand COVID-19 testing hours around the holidays and the state remains in the grips of a spike.
7 omicron cases in Minnesota, community spread suspected
Health officials in Minnesota confirmed they have detected 7 cases of the Omicron variant to date, with evidence that community spread is occurring in the state.
Health officials in Minnesota confirmed they have detected 7 cases of the Omicron variant to date, with evidence that community spread is occurring in the state.
Minnesota jobless rate falls to 3.3%, lowest since pre-pandemic
Minnesota's unemployment rate, once battered by the COVID-19 pandemic, fell in November to 3.3 percent to match its pre-pandemic level.
Minnesota's unemployment rate, once battered by the COVID-19 pandemic, fell in November to 3.3 percent to match its pre-pandemic level.