Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12

Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12 after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds.

India's COVID-19 death toll 3rd highest in world at 300,000 amid slow vaccine drive

India topped 300,000 virus-related deaths on Monday, the nation with the third-highest death toll after the U.S. and Brazil. Meanwhile, vaccine deliveries have slowed as the surge hits the nation’s countryside.

US sees lowest levels of new COVID-19 cases since last June

New coronavirus cases across the United States have tumbled to rates not seen in more than 11 months, sparking optimism that vaccination campaigns are stemming both severe COVID-19 cases and the spread of the virus.

Minnesota rent relief delayed, questions raised about vendor

One month after the program launch and landlords are still waiting on checks from Minnesota's massive rent relief program.

When do I still need to wear a mask?

Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.

Minnesota's average COVID-19 test positivity rate dips below 5% caution threshold

Minnesota’s seven-day average test positivity rate for COVID-19 has dipped below the 5% caution threshold for the first time since late March, the latest health department data shows.  

US achieves another pandemic low with 444,000 new unemployment claims

The number of Americans seeking unemployment aid fell last week to 444,000, a new pandemic low and a sign that the job market keeps strengthening as consumers spend freely again, viral infections drop and business restrictions ease.

Prince William gets his 1st COVID-19 vaccine shot

The Duke of Cambridge, second in line to the British throne, received his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The National Health Service expanded its inoculation program to younger people.

Free beer or sports tickets for a COVID vaccine? Walz says it's time

Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota needs to start incentivizing people to get a COVID-19 vaccine as several other states have done.

India surpasses US' global record for daily COVID-19 deaths

The Health Ministry reported 4,529 deaths in the country on Wednesday, surpassing the previous record set on Jan. 12 in the United States when 4,475 people died.

India reports highest single-day death toll to COVID-19 as cases begin to level off

Although the number of cases is beginning to decrease in the country that has been devastated as of late by COVID-19, deaths continue to rise and hospitals are still swamped by patients.

Minnesota reports 589 new COVID-19 cases, zero deaths Monday

Minnesota health officials reported 589 new COVID-19 cases and zero deaths Monday as the state nears a 62% vaccination rate.