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.
Minnesota reports 443 new COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths Sunday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 443 new COVID-19 cases and seven more deaths Sunday.
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 reports 599 new COVID-19 cases, 9 more deaths Saturday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 599 new COVID-19 cases and nine more deaths Saturday.
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.
U of M study finds 3 factors for higher risk of poor COVID-19 outcomes
University of Minnesota researchers studied data to determine who is most at risk of COVID-19.
COVID-19 hospitalizations fall below 400 for 1st time since March
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 fell below 400 in Minnesota for the first time since March, MDH reported Friday.
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.
Minnesota reports 658 new COVID-19 cases, 15 more deaths Wednesday
Minnesota health officials reported 658 new cases of COVID-19 and 15 new deaths Wednesday.
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.
Minnesota reports 519 new COVID-19 cases, 14 more deaths Tuesday
Minnesota health officials reported 519 new cases of COVID-19 and 14 new deaths Tuesday.
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.
‘Now is not the time’: Nurses’ union condemns CDC for relaxing mask protocols for vaccinated people
National Nurses United, the largest union of registered nurses in the country, released a statement condemning the CDC for rolling back mask requirements for fully vaccinated people.
Minnesota reports 805 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths Sunday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 805 new COVID-19 cases and 10 more deaths on Sunday.
Despite CDC guidance, some aren't ready to give up masks
Not everyone is giving up wearing a face mask despite the latest government guidance that means fully vaccinated Americans can uncover their faces in many cases.