Minnesota employers mandate vaccines, masks for workers as COVID cases rise
Major Minnesota employers and education institutions are imposing mask mandates and vaccine requirements for workers to slow a COVID-19 surge across the country.
Major Minnesota employers and education institutions are imposing mask mandates and vaccine requirements for workers to slow a COVID-19 surge across the country.
University of Minnesota reimposes indoor mask mandate
The University of Minnesota is reinstituting its indoor mask mandate for everyone on campus, regardless of vaccination status, starting Tuesday.
The University of Minnesota is reinstituting its indoor mask mandate for everyone on campus, regardless of vaccination status, starting Tuesday.
First Ave to require proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test to attend shows
First Avenue and its five other associated venues will require either proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test to attend events from now on, the venue announced Monday.
First Avenue and its five other associated venues will require either proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test to attend events from now on, the venue announced Monday.
Target requiring employees to mask up in areas with high COVID-19 infection rates
Beginning Tuesday, Target says it will require employees who work in stores in certain areas to mask up again.
Beginning Tuesday, Target says it will require employees who work in stores in certain areas to mask up again.
Mask requirement returns for Walmart, Publix employees
Starting Monday, all Publix employees will be required to wear masks, and Walmart employees will be required to wear face coverings if they work in areas with high infection rates. It remains optional for customers.
Starting Monday, all Publix employees will be required to wear masks, and Walmart employees will be required to wear face coverings if they work in areas with high infection rates. It remains optional for customers.
Therapists worry about kids’ mental health returning to school
Soon, kids will be going back to school. But, that doesn’t mean everything will go back to normal.
Soon, kids will be going back to school. But, that doesn’t mean everything will go back to normal.
Parents, staff, students anxiously wait for mask guidance from Minnesota school districts
After Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Health recommended masks in school for children this upcoming school year, many are waiting to hear if their school districts will change current masking policies.
After Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Health recommended masks in school for children this upcoming school year, many are waiting to hear if their school districts will change current masking policies.
Grand Casino will require masks again starting August 2
As the delta variant is leading to an increase in COVID-19 cases, Grand Casino will again institute a mask policy.
As the delta variant is leading to an increase in COVID-19 cases, Grand Casino will again institute a mask policy.
As delta variant surges, Fauci warns more 'pain and suffering' ahead
The nation’s top infectious disease expert is warning that more “pain and suffering” is ahead as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get inoculated.
The nation’s top infectious disease expert is warning that more “pain and suffering” is ahead as COVID-19 cases climb again and officials plead with unvaccinated Americans to get inoculated.
Expiration of eviction moratorium thrusts US into housing crisis
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their homes now that the federal eviction moratorium has expired.
Millions of Americans are at risk of losing their homes now that the federal eviction moratorium has expired.
Two American travelers to Canada fined $16,000 each for fake vaccination documents
The Canadian government can fine individuals 5000 CAD a day for violations.
The Canadian government can fine individuals 5000 CAD a day for violations.
Should I get tested for COVID-19 if I'm vaccinated?
U.S. health officials say people who are fully vaccinated should get tested if they've been around someone who has COVID-19.
U.S. health officials say people who are fully vaccinated should get tested if they've been around someone who has COVID-19.
6 passengers test positive for COVID-19 after Royal Caribbean cruise
Six passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise in the Bahamas tested positive for COVID-19 while onboard the ship. Four of them were vaccinated, while two were unvaccinated minors.
Six passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise in the Bahamas tested positive for COVID-19 while onboard the ship. Four of them were vaccinated, while two were unvaccinated minors.
COVID-19 delta variant as contagious as chickenpox, CDC internal docs warn
Internal CDC documents state that the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may be more dangerous than other versions.
Internal CDC documents state that the delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox and may be more dangerous than other versions.
Japan expands virus state of emergency amid record cases, Tokyo Olympics
Japan expanded a state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo following record COVID-19 spikes as the capital hosts the Olympics.
Japan expanded a state of emergency to four more areas in addition to Tokyo following record COVID-19 spikes as the capital hosts the Olympics.
Minnesota will offer $100 for new COVID-19 vaccinations
Minnesota will offer $100 per new COVID-19 vaccination as part of a new effort to increase vaccinations numbers by President Biden.
Minnesota will offer $100 per new COVID-19 vaccination as part of a new effort to increase vaccinations numbers by President Biden.
New study finds COVID-19 can cause changes in brain that mimic Alzheimer's disease
A new study shows that COVID-19 symptoms that some describe as "brain fog" may be caused by changes to the brain that mimic Alzheimer’s disease.
A new study shows that COVID-19 symptoms that some describe as "brain fog" may be caused by changes to the brain that mimic Alzheimer’s disease.
Biden sets COVID-19 vaccine requirements for federal workers, directs DOD to do same
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that federal workers must show proof of receiving a COVID vaccine or submit to regular testing.
President Joe Biden announced Thursday that federal workers must show proof of receiving a COVID vaccine or submit to regular testing.
COVID-19 vaccine incentive: Biden calls for $100 payout to newly vaccinated
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases among mostly unvaccinated Americans due to the fast-spreading delta variant, President Joe Biden called on local governments to offer $100 to newly vaccinated people as an incentive.
Minnesota kicks off 'Vax to School' campaign to get eligible students vaccinated before school year starts
Minnesota health and education leaders kicked off their “Vax to School” campaign Thursday, urging parents to go get their kids vaccinated against COVID-19 before school starts this fall.
Minnesota health and education leaders kicked off their “Vax to School” campaign Thursday, urging parents to go get their kids vaccinated against COVID-19 before school starts this fall.