COVID-19 spike: In Florida hospitals, 'there are only so many beds'

On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 50,000 new COVID-19 cases in Florida during a three-day span, raising the seven-day average to one of the highest counts since the pandemic began.

COVID-19 vaccination protocol goes into effect at First Ave venues

Wednesday night marked the first night a new COVID-19 vaccination requirement went into effect at some Twin Cities metro music venues.

COVID-19 lambda variant: What to know about the coronavirus strain

WHO officials have described the lambda variant as a “variant of interest,” but researchers say more studies are needed to understand its potential impact.

Minnesota man stuck in Thailand after positive COVID-19 test

Twin Cities-based attorney Lee Wolfgram spoke with FOX 9 from his private hospital room on the other side of the world in Phuket, Thailand.

COVID-19 cases could be linked to Bucks' championship run

Health officials say they've identified nearly 500 coronavirus cases statewide that could be linked to the large crowds that gathered in downtown Milwaukee as fans cheered on the Bucks' run to the NBA championship. 

COVID-19 lung X-rays show difference between vaccinated, unvaccinated patients

A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.

Memorials for COVID-19 victims taking shape across US

A memorial grove to COVID-19 victims has been planted in Ohio, and governors and lawmakers elsewhere are pursuing similar permanent remembrances.

COVID-19 cases growing faster in Minnesota's Black community

The latest data on the coronavirus in Minnesota shows the number of new cases is growing much faster in the Black community, which is seeing nearly twice the per capita case growth of any other racial or ethnic group.

How Minnesotans can claim their $100 COVID-19 vaccine reward

Starting Wednesday, Minnesotans can now submit their request to get a $100 reward from the State of Minnesota for getting their COVID-19 vaccine. 

AstraZeneca study finds small clot risk after 1st COVID-19 shot, none after 2nd

AstraZeneca said its COVID vaccine study found a slightly increased clot risk after the first dose and no increased risk after receiving the second.

Minneapolis, St. Paul issue indoor mask mandate for city-owned buildings

Minneapolis and St. Paul are issuing an indoor mask mandate for all city-owned buildings in line with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest guidance on masking. 

Hennepin County, some cities to require masks in public buildings

Hennepin County will reinstate a mask mandate in county buildings and for all county employees starting Wednesday morning, officials announced Tuesday. Several cities are also following suit, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth and Bloomington.

Florida's COVID-19 hospitalizations reach all-time high of 11,515 patients

As Florida reached another record-breaking number of COVID-19 patients in one day, Governor Ron DeSantis said Tuesday that hospital admissions are slowing down.

Minnesota State Fair considering mandating masks indoors

Organizers of the Minnesota State Fair say they are considering mandating masks inside buildings at the fairgrounds this summer, but they have not made any decisions yet.

University of St. Thomas requires COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff this fall

The University of St. Thomas announced it will require students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to campus this fall.

Cub reissues mask requirement for staff, recommended for customers

Starting Tuesday, a mask requirement will be in effect for all Cub employees regardless of their vaccination status, according to Cub.