Walgreens spaced Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines 28 days apart instead of recommended 21 days
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
Walgreens was not administering Pfizer’s two-dose vaccines at the recommended 21-day gap, but will now change its system to do so, the company said.
COVID vaccine passport: Fauci says federal government won't mandate
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said he does not believe the federal government will mandate the use of vaccine passports for traveling or businesses post-pandemic.
Minnesota reports 1,385 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths Monday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,385 new COVID-19 cases and 10 more deaths Monday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,385 new COVID-19 cases and 10 more deaths Monday.
Minnesota State Fairgrounds to serve as COVID-19 vaccination site
The Minnesota State Fairgrounds will serve as a federally-supported COVID-19 mass vaccination site, state and federal officials announced Monday.
The Minnesota State Fairgrounds will serve as a federally-supported COVID-19 mass vaccination site, state and federal officials announced Monday.
Delta cancels over 100 flights, opens some middle seats
Delta Air Lines canceled about 100 flights Sunday due to staff shortages, and it opened up middle seats a month earlier than expected in order to carry more passengers.
Delta Air Lines canceled about 100 flights Sunday due to staff shortages, and it opened up middle seats a month earlier than expected in order to carry more passengers.
Minnesota reports 2,075 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths Saturday
Minnesota state health officials reported 2,075 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths Saturday.
Minnesota state health officials reported 2,075 new COVID-19 cases and 11 deaths Saturday.
Minnesota tops 200K 1st doses of COVID-19 vaccine in single week
A total of 210,574 Minnesotans got a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the most recent week (March 25-31), the first time that number has topped 200,000 in a week.
A total of 210,574 Minnesotans got a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in the most recent week (March 25-31), the first time that number has topped 200,000 in a week.
Vaccine passports for the fair or sporting events? Key GOP senator says not in Minnesota
A key Republican senator says Minnesota should not require people to prove they've gotten a COVID-19 vaccine.
A key Republican senator says Minnesota should not require people to prove they've gotten a COVID-19 vaccine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.