White House outlines plans to increase COVID-19 testing in schools
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
The Department of Education (ED) is prepared to ramp up its COVID-19 screening efforts in schools across the U.S., the White House said on Friday.
Pediatric ICU nurse aims to prevent burnout with community donations
For more than a year and a half, hospital workers have had to do their jobs under the constant pressure of COVID-19. But Children's Minnesota pediatric Intensive Care Unit nurse Grace Brooks says the last three months have been more draining than the peak of the pandemic.
For more than a year and a half, hospital workers have had to do their jobs under the constant pressure of COVID-19. But Children's Minnesota pediatric Intensive Care Unit nurse Grace Brooks says the last three months have been more draining than the peak of the pandemic.
Japan keeps borders closed to tourists despite drop in COVID-19 cases
While other Asian countries inch toward reopening, Japan looks likely to keep its borders shut for some time to come.
While other Asian countries inch toward reopening, Japan looks likely to keep its borders shut for some time to come.
US unemployment claims drop to pandemic low of 281,000
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.
U.S. unemployment claims dropped by 10,000 to 281,000, the lowest since mid-March 2020.
Minnesota plans Nov. 4 start date for vaccinating 5-to-11 year olds
Minnesota health officials are revealing a wide-ranging plan to vaccinate young children starting Nov. 4 if federal regulators sign off by then.
Minnesota health officials are revealing a wide-ranging plan to vaccinate young children starting Nov. 4 if federal regulators sign off by then.
Merck to share license for COVID-19 pill with other drugmakers to expand access
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
COVID-19 forecast model predicts rise in cases, hospitalizations as winter nears
With required mask use reduced in much of the U.S., the University of Washington's influential COVID-19 forecasting model is predicting increasing infections and hospitalizations in November.
With required mask use reduced in much of the U.S., the University of Washington's influential COVID-19 forecasting model is predicting increasing infections and hospitalizations in November.
Minnesota ranks 3rd in nation for percent of fully vaccinated with booster shots
Minnesota is now third in the nation for percentage of fully vaccinated adults with COVID-19 booster doses, the governor's office announced Tuesday.
Minnesota is now third in the nation for percentage of fully vaccinated adults with COVID-19 booster doses, the governor's office announced Tuesday.
Moderna to supply Africa with up to 110 million COVID-19 vaccine doses
Moderna said it will make up to 110 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine available to African countries at its “lowest tiered price.”
Moderna said it will make up to 110 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine available to African countries at its “lowest tiered price.”
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine generates 'robust' response in kids 6-11
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine generated a “robust” neutralizing antibody response in children ages 6 to 11, the company said Monday.
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine generated a “robust” neutralizing antibody response in children ages 6 to 11, the company said Monday.
Minnesota hospitals brace for flu season during COVID-19 pandemic
Flu season is just beginning, and with more vaccine hesitancy than possibly ever before, doctors are worried that fewer people will get the flu shot.
Flu season is just beginning, and with more vaccine hesitancy than possibly ever before, doctors are worried that fewer people will get the flu shot.
Ed Sheeran tests positive for COVID-19
Ed Sheeran revealed Sunday that he tested positive for COVID-19. He will conduct interviews and perform from his house while self-isolating.
Ed Sheeran revealed Sunday that he tested positive for COVID-19. He will conduct interviews and perform from his house while self-isolating.
First teen dies from COVID-19 since start of pandemic, MDH reports
The Minnesota Department of Health reported the state's first death of a teen due to COVID-19 on Thursday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported the state's first death of a teen due to COVID-19 on Thursday.
Minnesota launches more rapid COVID-19 testing sites
The Minnesota Department of Health is launching more COVID-19 testing sites across the state, the governor's office announced Wednesday.
The Minnesota Department of Health is launching more COVID-19 testing sites across the state, the governor's office announced Wednesday.
COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held ahead of Rolling Stones concert in Minneapolis
Ahead of the Rolling Stones concert in Minneapolis on Sunday, the state will hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic outside U.S. Bank Stadium, giving out first, second, and booster shots.
Ahead of the Rolling Stones concert in Minneapolis on Sunday, the state will hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic outside U.S. Bank Stadium, giving out first, second, and booster shots.
US unemployment claims fall to 290,000, a new pandemic low
Unemployment claims in the U.S. reached another pandemic low last week, declining to 290,000.
Unemployment claims in the U.S. reached another pandemic low last week, declining to 290,000.
Minnesota's pandemic pay panel can't agree it's failed
Minnesota lawmakers tasked with sending $250 million in COVID-19 pandemic pay to frontline workers this fall have failed. A Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Legislature's pay panel -- the first meeting in nearly two months -- yielded no progress.
Minnesota lawmakers tasked with sending $250 million in COVID-19 pandemic pay to frontline workers this fall have failed. A Wednesday afternoon meeting of the Legislature's pay panel -- the first meeting in nearly two months -- yielded no progress.
Data: Unvaccinated Minnesotans age 65 and older were 20 times more likely to die from COVID-19
Minnesotans over the age of 65 who weren't fully vaccinated were 20 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than vaccinated individuals, new data shows.
Minnesotans over the age of 65 who weren't fully vaccinated were 20 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than vaccinated individuals, new data shows.
US details plans to roll out COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11
Kids aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine, and the White House is detailing plans for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot.
Kids aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine, and the White House is detailing plans for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot.
CDC: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 93% effective at preventing hospitalization in ages 12-18
Between June 1 and Sept. 30 of this year, the CDC performed a case-controlled study of Pfizer’s vaccine in adolescents at 19 pediatric hospitals in 16 states, according to the study published on Tuesday.
Between June 1 and Sept. 30 of this year, the CDC performed a case-controlled study of Pfizer’s vaccine in adolescents at 19 pediatric hospitals in 16 states, according to the study published on Tuesday.