What can and can't employers legally require when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines?
What can your employer require when it comes to getting the COVID-19 vaccine? We take a look a the law.
What can your employer require when it comes to getting the COVID-19 vaccine? We take a look a the law.
CDC weighs revising mask policy, Fauci says
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that he’s taken part in conversations about altering the guidelines, something he described as being “under active consideration.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci said that he’s taken part in conversations about altering the guidelines, something he described as being “under active consideration.”
States dial back coronavirus reporting just as COVID-19 cases surge
Just as cases across the United States started to climb, many states dialed back their reporting of COVID-19 statistics this month
Just as cases across the United States started to climb, many states dialed back their reporting of COVID-19 statistics this month
Al's Breakfast in Dinkytown reopens dine-in services for vaccinated customers
An iconic Dinkytown restaurant is welcoming diners back -- as long as they're vaccinated.
An iconic Dinkytown restaurant is welcoming diners back -- as long as they're vaccinated.
Alabama governor on COVID-19: 'It’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated'
Kay Ivey, Alabama’s governor, told reporters on Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the recent surge in COVID-19.
Kay Ivey, Alabama’s governor, told reporters on Thursday that “it’s time to start blaming the unvaccinated folks” for the recent surge in COVID-19.
Reports of ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases alarming medical experts, world governments
While reports of athletes, lawmakers and others occasionally getting the coronavirus despite vaccination may sound alarming, top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the shots dramatically reduce severe disease and death.
While reports of athletes, lawmakers and others occasionally getting the coronavirus despite vaccination may sound alarming, top health experts point to overwhelming evidence that the shots dramatically reduce severe disease and death.
NFL teams may have to forfeit game, take loss if COVID-19 outbreak occurs
If a coronavirus outbreak occurs among unvaccinated players or staff during the 2021 season, it could result in a forfeit and loss if the game cannot be rescheduled, the NFL announced Thursday.
If a coronavirus outbreak occurs among unvaccinated players or staff during the 2021 season, it could result in a forfeit and loss if the game cannot be rescheduled, the NFL announced Thursday.
Death rates surge in Southeast Asia as COVID-19 spreads
A record number of new cases being reported in countries across the region have left health care systems struggling and governments scrambling to implement new restrictions to try to slow the spread.
A record number of new cases being reported in countries across the region have left health care systems struggling and governments scrambling to implement new restrictions to try to slow the spread.
COVID-19 breakthrough cases: What are they?
What is a COVID-19 vaccine “breakthrough” case? The Associated Press explains.
What is a COVID-19 vaccine “breakthrough” case? The Associated Press explains.
CDC: 'No intention of changing' mask guidance 'at this time'
The CDC has “no intention” of changing its masking guidance, even as unvaccinated Americans drive a new surge of COVID-19.
The CDC has “no intention” of changing its masking guidance, even as unvaccinated Americans drive a new surge of COVID-19.
Despite Canadian easing, US extends land border restrictions
The United States government is extending the closure of the land borders with Canada and Mexico until at least Aug. 21.
The United States government is extending the closure of the land borders with Canada and Mexico until at least Aug. 21.
CDC: Over 40% of COVID-19-related hospitalizations are patients 18-49
The CDC said that more than 40% of hospitalizations related to COVID-19 are made up of mostly 18 to 40-year-olds, and the numbers are increasing compared to those who are 65 and older.
The CDC said that more than 40% of hospitalizations related to COVID-19 are made up of mostly 18 to 40-year-olds, and the numbers are increasing compared to those who are 65 and older.
Study: J&J COVID-19 vaccine significantly less effective against delta variant
Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”
Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”
MDH: 99.9% of vaccinated Minnesotans have not gotten COVID-19
Minnesota health officials report 99.9% of Minnesotans who are vaccinated against COVID-19 have not contracted the virus.
Minnesota health officials report 99.9% of Minnesotans who are vaccinated against COVID-19 have not contracted the virus.
Fauci: CDC ‘carefully looking’ at mask guidance for schools
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recent recommendation on universal masking in schools, even for those who are vaccinated, is out of an abundance of caution amid the surge in COVID-19 cases blamed on the delta variant of the coronavirus.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recent recommendation on universal masking in schools, even for those who are vaccinated, is out of an abundance of caution amid the surge in COVID-19 cases blamed on the delta variant of the coronavirus.
India's pandemic deaths could be 10X official toll, researchers say
India's deaths during the pandemic could be 10x the official COVID-19 toll, likely making it modern India’s worst human tragedy, researchers said.
India's deaths during the pandemic could be 10x the official COVID-19 toll, likely making it modern India’s worst human tragedy, researchers said.
Minnesota Olympians and families nervous over COVID-19 risk
With only four days until opening ceremonies, the number of COVID-19 cases among those who are associated with the Olympic games continues to grow.
With only four days until opening ceremonies, the number of COVID-19 cases among those who are associated with the Olympic games continues to grow.
Stocks plunge over delta variant fears; Biden seeks to reassure over economy
Fears of the spreading delta variant of the coronavirus prompted a slide in stocks on Monday. Airlines, hotels, cruise ships, and other tourism-based companies had some of the biggest stock losses.
Fears of the spreading delta variant of the coronavirus prompted a slide in stocks on Monday. Airlines, hotels, cruise ships, and other tourism-based companies had some of the biggest stock losses.
Minnesota health officials see cases of Delta variant spreading
The Minnesota Department of Health says 99.9% of Minnesotans who are vaccinated have not gotten the coronavirus since. But among those who aren’t vaccinated, the new and highly-transmissible Delta variant of the disease is becoming more widespread.
The Minnesota Department of Health says 99.9% of Minnesotans who are vaccinated have not gotten the coronavirus since. But among those who aren’t vaccinated, the new and highly-transmissible Delta variant of the disease is becoming more widespread.
COVID-19 pandemic recession ended in April 2020, shortest on record
The recession that broke out with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic lasted just two months, officially ended in April 2020. That makes it the shortest downturn on record, according to the committee of economists that determines when recessions begin and end.
The recession that broke out with the onset of the coronavirus pandemic lasted just two months, officially ended in April 2020. That makes it the shortest downturn on record, according to the committee of economists that determines when recessions begin and end.