Regeneron’s COVID-19 drug authorized by FDA for injection
The COVID-19 antibody drug made by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. can be injected, rather than administered by IV infusion, the FDA authorized.
Teens should get COVID-19 vaccine, CDC director says, citing hospitalization rates
The CDC director urged parents to get their children 12 and older vaccinated against COVID-19, pointing to an increase in hospitalization rates.
Daily US COVID-19 cases fell below 10K this week
America’s recovery from the pandemic reached a new milestone this week when new daily cases fell below 10,000 for the first time since March 2020.
Minnesota COVID-19 test positivity rate continues to fall as vaccinations increase
A breakdown of state data released on Friday June 4, 2021 on COVID-19 in Minnesota.
May jobs report: US adds modest 559,000 jobs amid hiring struggles
U.S. employers in May added 559,000 jobs, which was better than April but still a sign that many companies are struggling to find enough workers.
US unveils global COVID-19 vaccine sharing plan for unused doses
The U.S. will share 75% of its unused COVID-19 vaccines with the world through the U.N.-backed COVAX global vaccine sharing program.
Minnesota reports 238 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths Thursday
Minnesota health officials reported 238 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 more deaths Thursday. The state has now seen daily case counts under 300 for four of the last seven days.
US unemployment claims drop to 385,000, another pandemic low
Unemployment benefit applications in the U.S. have dropped to 385,000, down 20,000 from the week before.
Minnesota reports 128 new COVID-19 cases, 0 deaths Wednesday
Minnesota health officials reported 128 new COVID-19 cases and zero more deaths Wednesday.
FDA recalls unauthorized at-home coronavirus rapid test over false results concerns
The COVID-19 antigen and antibody test kits were distributed to pharmacies and sold directly to consumers, and the FDA said it has "serious concerns about the performance" of both tests.
High school seniors ready for return of in-person commencement
Thousands of Minnesota high school students are getting ready to graduate, and after a pandemic-upended school year, commencement looks to be a welcome return to normal.
Minnesota's COVID-19 case positivity rate continues to decline
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 134 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death attributed to the disease Tuesday, although the data is from Sunday due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Carnival gets CDC approval for Florida, Texas cruises this summer
Carnival will first set sail from Texas' Port of Galveston, Florida's Port Miami and Port Canaveral.
Memorial Day Weekend: TSA screens most passengers of pandemic-era
On Friday, the TSA screened the most passengers since the beginning of the pandemic - a whopping 1.9 million.
Minnesota reports 287 new COVID-19 cases, 8 more deaths Sunday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 287 new COVID-19 cases and 8 more deaths Sunday.
Minnesotans enjoy lifted COVID-19 restrictions on holiday weekend
More than a year after the start of the pandemic, Minnesotans are getting a chance to enjoy what feels like a normal holiday weekend as COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.
Minnesota reports 343 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths Saturday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 343 new COVID-19 cases and 10 more deaths Saturday.
New COVID-19 variant found in Vietnam is hybrid of India, UK strains
Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.
Ahead of summer, coronavirus cases fall dramatically in Europe
Coronavirus infections, hospitalizations and deaths are plummeting across much of Europe.
Minnesota reports 364 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths Friday
Over 2.9 million Minnesotans over the age of 12, around 62%, have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the latest data from state health officials.