Report: Record number of people quit their jobs in August
In the U.S., the month of August saw a record number of people quitting their jobs.
DOD: 65% of all US military members fully vaccinated for COVID-19
As deadlines for U.S. military members inch closer, only 65% of all service members — including the National Guard — have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the Pentagon confirmed.
Minnesota COVID-19 hospitalizations highest since December
The Minnesota Department of Health reports the state's COVID-19 test positivity rate has soared to 8.3%, the highest since the vaccines first rolled out late last year.
Americans quit jobs at highest rate on record in August, Labor Department says
One reason America’s employers are having trouble filling jobs was starkly illustrated in a report Tuesday: Americans are quitting in droves.
Merck's COVID-19 pill: Will it be a gamechanger for the coronavirus pandemic?
Drugmaker Merck has officially asked the FDA to authorize its pill for COVID-19, saying it can reduce the risk of hospitalization. But, just how much of a gamechanger could it really be?
CDC director says COVID-19 pandemic’s end ‘depends on human behavior’
“We are battling with one another and not battling with the common foe, which is the virus itself,” Dr. Rochelle Walensky said.
Health officials recommend precautions when trick-or-treating
Nearly a year after the CDC told parents and kids to skip trick-or-treating for Halloween, the annual tradition is coming back the end of the month. But, health experts say parents and children should still take precautions.
Minnesota health systems call lawsuits over COVID-19 vaccine mandates 'baseless'
Several Minnesota health systems are asking a federal judge to throw out a legal challenge to its COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
COVID-19 stimulus checks: ‘Math error’ could mean some owe more in taxes
People who received a 6470 letter in the mail could see one of three notices which include a CP11, CP12, or CP13.
September jobs report: US adds weak 194K jobs as delta maintains hold
U.S. employers added just 194,000 jobs in September, a second straight tepid gain and evidence that the pandemic still has a grip on the economy.
COVID in Minnesota: New concerns raised as the state hits two high numbers
New concerns with COVID in Minnesota as the state hits two high numbers.
Study: COVID-19 pandemic led to lower immunization rates among children
A new study led by the Health Partners Institute found the COVID-19 pandemic led to a decline in childhood immunization rates nationwide.
US unemployment claims fall to 326,000, first drop in four weeks
U.S. unemployment claims were down by 38,000 to 326,000 last week, the first drop in four weeks.
More than 120K US kids had primary caregivers die during pandemic
The number of U.S. children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic may be larger than previously estimated, a new study suggests.
COVID-19 surge in rural Minnesota leaving ICU beds in short supply
Minnesota health officials are sounding the alarm, saying a deadly mix of the delta variant and low vaccination rates in rural Minnesota is causing a surge in COVID-19 cases out-state.
MDH expands COVID testing in Mankato, Moorhead, St. Cloud, Winona
The state is expanding COVID-19 testing options to meet increased demand, particularly in areas like Mankato, Moorhead, Winona and St. Cloud.
Walz seeks vaccine mandate for school staff, masking in schools. Here's why it's a long shot
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called on state lawmakers to create a vaccine mandate for school staff and nursing home workers while requiring masks in schools, though the Democratic governor acknowledged the ideas will go nowhere with legislative Republicans.
Warriors' Andrew Wiggins speaks out about finally getting vaccinated
"I guess to do certain stuff, to work and all that, I guess you don’t own your body," Warriors' Andrew Wiggins said. "That’s what it comes down to."
Minnesota opens new clinic to expand metro access to COVID-19 monoclonal antibody treatment
The Minnesota Department of Health opened a new clinic Tuesday in St. Paul to expand access to monoclonal antibody COVID-19 treatment in the Twin Cities metro area.
At-home COVID-19 test: FDA approves rapid, 30-minute antigen swab kit
The over-the-counter rapid COVID-19 test takes up to 30 minutes to show results.