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.
Health officials urge vaccination as COVID-19 cases rise across the country
As a new COVID-19 surge continues across the country, people are being urged to go out and get vaccinated if they haven’t already. Minnesota's most recent data shows that about 67.8% of those age 16 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
As a new COVID-19 surge continues across the country, people are being urged to go out and get vaccinated if they haven’t already. Minnesota's most recent data shows that about 67.8% of those age 16 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Nurses union calls on CDC to reinstate universal mask guidelines
In a letter addressed to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, the National Nurses Union called on the agency to reinstate universal mask-wearing guidelines and to implement more robust data tracking for infections among health care workers and breakthrough cases.
In a letter addressed to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, the National Nurses Union called on the agency to reinstate universal mask-wearing guidelines and to implement more robust data tracking for infections among health care workers and breakthrough cases.
2 athletes in Olympic Village test positive for COVID-19
Two athletes living in the Tokyo Olympic Village have tested positive for COVID-19 one day after a non-athlete became the first Olympic Village resident to test positive.
Two athletes living in the Tokyo Olympic Village have tested positive for COVID-19 one day after a non-athlete became the first Olympic Village resident to test positive.
Just 1% in world's poorest countries have gotten first dose of vaccine
Poor countries have vaccinated 1% of their population, compared with 55% in the United States and about 25% globally.
Poor countries have vaccinated 1% of their population, compared with 55% in the United States and about 25% globally.
Sen. Smith pushes bill to help pandemic frontline workers get citizenship
Senator Tina Smith says she wants to help undocumented frontline workers, who served the country through the pandemic, find a pathway to citizenship.
Senator Tina Smith says she wants to help undocumented frontline workers, who served the country through the pandemic, find a pathway to citizenship.
COVID-19 cases in Tokyo surge to 6-month high 1 week before Olympics
New daily coronavirus cases have surged above 1,300 in Tokyo, a six-month high, as fears rise of a possible dramatic increase that could flood hospitals during the Olympics that start in eight days.
New daily coronavirus cases have surged above 1,300 in Tokyo, a six-month high, as fears rise of a possible dramatic increase that could flood hospitals during the Olympics that start in eight days.
American unemployment claims fall to 360,000, another pandemic low
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
The United States set another pandemic low in this week's jobs report, showing only 360,000 first-time filers for unemployment.
Audit finds no overpayments by Minnesota for COVID-19 tests
The Office of the Legislative Auditor said Wednesday that it found no evidence that the state of Minnesota overpaid two companies it hired to conduct mail in and other rapid COVID-19 saliva testing.
The Office of the Legislative Auditor said Wednesday that it found no evidence that the state of Minnesota overpaid two companies it hired to conduct mail in and other rapid COVID-19 saliva testing.
Minnesota summer camps work to keep COVID-19 at bay
Summertime means summer camp. But in recent weeks, health officials have seen COVID-19 outbreaks emerge at summer camps in Texas, Illinois, Florida, Missouri and Kansas.
Summertime means summer camp. But in recent weeks, health officials have seen COVID-19 outbreaks emerge at summer camps in Texas, Illinois, Florida, Missouri and Kansas.
Lumberjack Days in Stillwater canceled for second year in a row
The annual Lumberjack Days event in Stillwater, Minnesota was canceled yet again.
The annual Lumberjack Days event in Stillwater, Minnesota was canceled yet again.
Pfizer to discuss booster shots with US health officials Monday
Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker’s request for federal authorization of a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker’s request for federal authorization of a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine.
Unvaccinated people account for 'virtually all' COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths, White House says
Unvaccinated people now account for “virtually all” COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, according to the White House.
Unvaccinated people now account for “virtually all” COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in the United States, according to the White House.
Minnesota to wind down COVID-19 mass vaccination sites
Minnesota will begin to wind down operations at most mass vaccination sites this month, with all but the Mall of America site expected to close by August 7.
Minnesota will begin to wind down operations at most mass vaccination sites this month, with all but the Mall of America site expected to close by August 7.
US unemployment claims tick up to 373,000 from a pandemic low
U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.
U.S. unemployment claims rose slightly last week by 2,000 to a total of 373,000, even as the economy and the job market appear to be rebounding.