CDC clears domestic travel for vaccinated people, but still advises mask-wearing
The new guidelines say vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread the virus, but the CDC still recommends safety measures like wearing a mask, social distancing and hand washing.
Hiring ramps up as US adds 916K jobs in March
America’s employers unleashed a burst of hiring in March, adding 916,000 jobs in a sign that a sustained recovery from the pandemic recession is taking hold.
Nearly a third of UK COVID-19 patients hospitalized readmitted within 4 months, study finds
Nearly a third of individuals hospitalized with COVID-19 in the U.K. were readmitted within a period of four months, and they suffered from multi-organ dysfunction at higher rates than the general population, a study found.
Johnson & Johnson expands COVID-19 vaccine trial to include ages 12 to 17
Johnson & Johnson said Friday it has started testing its COVID-19 vaccine in older children and teenagers, ages 12 to 17.
Doctors studying if vaccine helps relieve ongoing COVID symptoms
As more people are able to get a COVID vaccine, some early reports suggest the shot may be helpful for those considered to have "long COVID."
Minnesota expects no disruption from J&J vaccine production mishap
If you've got an appointment for Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine, Minnesota health officials say you'll likely be able to keep it despite J&J's recent production mishap.
MDH: Minnesotans can leave long-term care facilities for Easter, other celebrations
Minnesota long-term care facility residents can now leave their facilities for less than 24 hours without having to quarantine when they return, giving many Minnesotans the opportunity to visit family and friends ahead of the Easter holiday weekend.
UK variant accounts for more than half of Minnesota COVID-19 cases over 6-day period
The state’s medical director says more than half of Minnesota’s positive COVID-19 cases over a six-day period in late March were B.1.1.7. variant cases.
Minnesota's COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations at highest rate since January
Minnesota health officials reported 2,140 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, the first time the state has seen over 2,000 cases reported in a single day since Jan. 10.
Minnesota opens 8th permanent COVID-19 vaccination site in Oakdale
Minnesota is opening its eighth state-run, permanent COVID-19 vaccination site in Oakdale this week, according to the governor's office.
Unemployment claims climb to 719,000; COVID-19 pandemic still forces layoffs
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose by 61,000 last week to 719,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more businesses reopen, vaccines are increasingly administered and federal aid spreads through the economy.
Minneapolis skyway cafe owner finds new avenues for revenue as pandemic lull continues
The owner of a skyway café in downtown Minneapolis, who has seen his business get beat up in the pandemic, is finding new ways to bring in cash as he fights to see his cafe through the COVID-19 disruption.
Sarah Palin urges people to wear masks after she, several family members test positive for COVID-19
People magazine reports that former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin says she tested positive for COVID-19 and is urging people to take steps to guard against the coronavirus, such as wearing masks in public.
Delta to stop blocking middle seats on May 1, joining other US carriers
Delta is the last U.S. airline to end the policy of blocking middle seats, which it first began in April 2020.
Minnesota's COVID-19 hospitalizations, positivity rate increase as vaccine eligibility expands
Minnesota health officials reported 1,660 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 more deaths Wednesday.
Tips from COVID-19 vaccine hunters on how to find an appointment
With about 55,000 members, the Minneapolis Vaccine Hunters Facebook group has become a go-to resource for many Minnesotans.
Everyone in WI age 16 and up COVID-19 vaccine eligible on April 5
Everyone in Wisconsin age 16 and up will be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine starting Monday, April 5, Governor Tony Evers tweeted.
Gold Rush is on: All Minnesota adults now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine
People across Minnesota logged on, refreshed and scrambled for available appointments Tuesday, the first day that everyone age 16 and up was eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
How to find a COVID-19 vaccine appointment in Minnesota
Minnesota is expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to all people 16 and up starting Tuesday. Find out how to get your shot.
1 million Minnesotans now fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that 1,003,316 Minnesotans have completed the vaccination process against COVID-19. About 1,637,771 Minnesotans have received at least one dose of the vaccine.