COVID vaccine for zoo animals in Wisconsin
Some animals at the zoos in Madison and Milwaukee will receive an experimental COVID-19 vaccine.
Some animals at the zoos in Madison and Milwaukee will receive an experimental COVID-19 vaccine.
Only 17K Minnesotans claimed COVID-19 vaccine rewards during June push
Minnesota offered freebies to the first 100,000 people who got a COVID-19 vaccine in June, but only 17,409 Minnesotans submitted requests for a reward, according to state health officials.
Minnesota offered freebies to the first 100,000 people who got a COVID-19 vaccine in June, but only 17,409 Minnesotans submitted requests for a reward, according to state health officials.
Amid delta variant rise, Biden outlines latest plan to increase COVID-19 vaccinations
President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.
President Joe Biden said his administration will increase efforts to deliver vaccines into communities as the COVID-19 delta variant cases continue to rise in several states.
COVID-19 vaccine lotteries not associated with increased shots, study finds
Study focused on Ohio's 'Vax-a-Million' lottery, which launched when vaccine was made available to younger teens.
Study focused on Ohio's 'Vax-a-Million' lottery, which launched when vaccine was made available to younger teens.
Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after COVID-19 contact
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Fauci: 99.2% of US COVID-19 deaths involved unvaccinated people
Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.
Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.
Maui mayor asks airlines for fewer tourists amid travel boom
For nearly a year, Maui residents had their tropical oasis virtually to themselves. Then the visitors all came flooding back.
For nearly a year, Maui residents had their tropical oasis virtually to themselves. Then the visitors all came flooding back.
Minnesota reports 116 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths Saturday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 116 new COVID-19 cases and five more deaths Saturday as vaccination efforts continue.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 116 new COVID-19 cases and five more deaths Saturday as vaccination efforts continue.
Delta variant: ‘Surge response’ teams to deploy to US hot spots, White House says
The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.
The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.
Minnesota falls short of Walz's July 1 COVID vaccination goal
Minnesota has fallen as many as 133,000 people short of Gov. Tim Walz's initial goal of getting 70% of Minnesotans ages 16 and older vaccinated by July 1.
Minnesota has fallen as many as 133,000 people short of Gov. Tim Walz's initial goal of getting 70% of Minnesotans ages 16 and older vaccinated by July 1.
MDH: Unvaccinated people should get tested for COVID-19 after any summer travel
The Minnesota Department of Health is recommending people who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19 get tested after any travel this summer and every two weeks if they are frequently out in public.
The Minnesota Department of Health is recommending people who have not yet been vaccinated against COVID-19 get tested after any travel this summer and every two weeks if they are frequently out in public.
CDC eviction moratorium left in place by Supreme Court
The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.
Disney delays test cruise over ‘inconsistent’ virus results
Disney Cruise Line is postponing its first test cruise since the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill after a handful of participants had inconsistent test results for COVID-19, the company said Monday.
Disney Cruise Line is postponing its first test cruise since the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill after a handful of participants had inconsistent test results for COVID-19, the company said Monday.
Doctors still see patients delaying cancer screenings, treatment as pandemic wanes
Doctors in Minnesota say they’re still seeing a patients delaying cancer screenings despite the ease of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
Doctors in Minnesota say they’re still seeing a patients delaying cancer screenings despite the ease of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
As delta variant rises globally, US targeting younger adults for vaccines
Several countries are reinstating safety measures as the delta variant continues to spread. And in the U.S., the Biden administration is now targeting a group dubbed “the movable middle” to get vaccinated.
Several countries are reinstating safety measures as the delta variant continues to spread. And in the U.S., the Biden administration is now targeting a group dubbed “the movable middle” to get vaccinated.
Minnesota reports 101 new COVID-19 cases, 4 more deaths Sunday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 101 new COVID-19 cases and four more deaths Sunday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 101 new COVID-19 cases and four more deaths Sunday.
Delta variant: WHO urges vaccinated people to still wear masks, distance
As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread globally, WHO officials are pleading for a more equitable distribution of vaccines and for those who have been vaccinated to remain “appropriately cautious.”
As the delta variant of COVID-19 continues to spread globally, WHO officials are pleading for a more equitable distribution of vaccines and for those who have been vaccinated to remain “appropriately cautious.”
Minnesota reports 79 new COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths Saturday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 79 new COVID-19 cases and six more deaths Saturday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 79 new COVID-19 cases and six more deaths Saturday.
US saw biggest drop in life expectancy since WWII due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
A new study found that Life expectancy in the United States dropped a staggering two years between 2018 and 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A new study found that Life expectancy in the United States dropped a staggering two years between 2018 and 2020 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Debate over Walz's COVID powers adds last-minute twist to budget talks
Lawmakers managed to send just one bill to Walz's desk Friday: the environment budget, which prevents state parks and the Minnesota Zoo from shutting down next week.
Lawmakers managed to send just one bill to Walz's desk Friday: the environment budget, which prevents state parks and the Minnesota Zoo from shutting down next week.