Families of children with underlying conditions await approval of COVID-19 vaccine for younger kids
As the school year approaches, Minnesota's 12 to 17-year-old populations remain the least vaccinated group in the state.
C.1.2 variant: New coronavirus strain has highest mutation rate yet, study says
A new strain of the novel coronavirus — dubbed C.1.2. — has the potential to become a variant of concern and has exhibited the most mutations out of all previous variants, according to a recent study.
Millions of jobless face losing benefits as federal aid set to expire
Millions of jobless Americans who have depended on federal unemployment aid as a financial lifeline are about to lose those benefits just as the delta variant of the coronavirus poses a renewed threat to the economy and the job market.
66 confirmed COVID-19 cases at Albert Lea school since start of the school year
Confirmed COVID-19 cases in the Albert Lea, Minnesota school district grew to 66 this week as the district continues to deal with an outbreak.
COVID-19 testing sites opening in Minneapolis, Lino Lakes amid increased demand
As demand for testing increases amid the spread of the COVID-19 delta variant, the Minnesota Department of Health is opening two more semi-permanent COVID-19 community testing sites in Minneapolis and Lino Lakes.
After COVID-19 puts him in ICU, Minnesota man says skipping vaccine is his life's 'biggest regret'
He's 42. He was healthy. But COVID-19 put him into the ICU and now he says not getting vaccinated was "the biggest regret" of his life.
St. Paul Public Schools implements staff COVID-19 vaccination requirement
The St. Paul School Board voted unanimously Friday morning to mandate COVID-19 vaccines for all district staff or be subject to weekly testing.
‘No question’ delta variant is why August job growth wasn’t stronger, Biden says
America’s employers added just 235,000 jobs in August, a modest gain after two months of robust hiring at a time when the delta variant’s spread has discouraged some people from flying, shopping and eating out.
Evers extends $100 incentive for COVID-19 vaccinations
Wisconsin's $100 reward program for those receiving the COVID-19 vaccine will be extended two weeks until Sept. 19, Gov. Tony Evers announced Friday.
Minnesota pandemic pay panel likely to miss Monday deadline
A legislative panel tasked with deciding who gets $250 million set aside for frontline workers will likely miss its Monday deadline.
US unemployment claims reach a pandemic low as hiring strengthens
U.S. unemployment claims fell last week to 340,000, a pandemic low and another sign that the job market is steadily rebounding.
COVID-19 surge leaves US hospitals with oxygen shortages
The COVID-19 surge is stretching oxygen supplies and sending hospitals scrambling for more ventilators.
Push continues to encourage COVID-19 vaccination among communities of color
Nearly nine months since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines, there remains a push to get more shots into arms especially among communities of color.
List: Vaccine, mask requirements in Minnesota
As the COVID-19 delta variant continues to fuel a surge of new infections in Minnesota and nationwide, mask mandates are returning and vaccine requirements are becoming more common.
Ivermectin poison control calls increase in Minnesota amid COVID-19 misinformation
The Minnesota Poison Control System saw an uptick in August for exposure calls for ivermectin, a drug falsely claimed to treat COVID-19.
Minnesota teachers share excitement, concerns about heading back to school
FOX 9 sat down with some local teachers to talk about what they’re looking forward to this school year, as well as concerns about COVID-19.
'AntiVaxMomma' sold hundreds of bogus vaccination cards, prosecutors say
Authorities say a New Jersey woman with the Instagram handle AntiVaxMomma sold several hundred fake COVID-19 vaccination cards at $200 a pop to New York City-area jab dodgers, including people working in hospitals and nursing homes.
Walz seeks guarantee from Senate GOP not to fire health commissioner
Gov. Tim Walz says he's asking Senate Republicans not to fire Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm -- or any of his other agency heads -- before calling a special session planned for September.
Survey: Minnesota tourism sees higher revenue this summer, but challenges remain
A recent Minnesota tourism and hospitality industry survey found businesses saw increased revenue this summer compared to last year, but still face ongoing hardships, according to Explore Minnesota.
Ohio hospital ordered to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin despite FDA warning
A judge has ordered West Chester Hospital to treat COVID-19 patient Jeffery Smith with an anti-parasitic drug despite opposition from U.S. health officials.