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.

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.

Hundreds of bodies found buried along Indian riverbanks believed to be COVID-19 victims

India has been devastated in recent weeks by a surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths, and recent rains exposed cloth coverings of bodies buried in shallow sand graves on a wide, flat riverbank.

Minnesota's mask mandate ends, officially

Gov. Tim Walz officially removed Minnesota's statewide mask mandate Friday.

Mask mandates in St. Paul, Minneapolis to remain in place

Although the governor announced he will be lifting the statewide mask mandate, St. Paul and Minneapolis will be keeping the requirement in place.

How to find a COVID-19 vaccine appointment for children ages 12-15

Beginning Thursday, children as young as 12 can get the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. Here are some tips for finding a vaccine appointment for your child.

Minnesota surpasses 50% of eligible people vaccinated against COVID-19

Minnesota has now crossed the 50% mark for eligible people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the latest state health department data shows.