New COVID-19 guidance helps Minnesota schools plan for prom, graduation
The Minnesota Department of Health and Department of Education came out with new COVID-19 guidance this week for high schools trying to plan proms and graduation ceremonies.
Minnesota reports 1,857 new COVID-19 cases, most in single day since Jan. 10
Minnesota health officials reported 1,857 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 deaths Thursday, the most cases reported in a single day since Jan. 10 and the most deaths in two weeks.
Minnesota has regained just 49% of jobs lost at start of COVID-19 pandemic
Minnesota has regained just 49% of the jobs lost at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic development officials say.
Unemployment claims fall to 684,000, fewest since start of pandemic
The number of people seeking unemployment benefits fell sharply last week to 684,000, the fewest since the pandemic erupted a year ago and a sign the economy is improving.
Brazil becomes 2nd country to surpass 300K COVID-19 deaths
Brazil topped 300,000 confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday, becoming the second country to do so amid a spike in infections that has seen the South American country report record death tolls in recent days.
Dentists see increase in stress-related dental issues amid pandemic
From cracked teeth to clinching, pandemic-related stress is sending more and more people to the dentist's office.
843,000 Minnesotans registered on state's Vaccine Connector, senators want data sharing limits
A key Minnesota Senate committee advanced legislation Wednesday limiting how health officials use personal information on the state's Vaccine Connector website.
Pfizer begins phase 1 study of oral COVID-19 treatment drug
Pfizer announced Monday that it has begun the phase 1 study of an oral antiviral drug to treat SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
COVID-19 hospitalizations, ICU cases increasing in Minnesota
Minnesota health officials reported 1,323 new cases of COVID-19 and nine deaths Wednesday.
Wages are only up because the bottom half of workers lost their jobs
If one looks at the data for American wages in 2020, which shows that they grew historically fast, this fact may seem to be cause for celebration. But a closer look at the data paints yet another picture of stark inequality and of the "K-shaped recovery."
Person in their 20s among 7 newly reported COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 870 new COVID-19 cases and seven more deaths Tuesday. The state has now seen 507,231 COVID-19 cases and 6,789 deaths since the pandemic began.
New vaccination sites open in Marshall, Worthington to target food processing workers
The state of Minnesota opened two new community vaccination sites in Worthington and Marshall, Minnesota Monday in an effort to vaccinate food processing and agriculture workers.
Minnesota reports no new COVID-19 deaths for first time in nearly a year
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,152 new COVID-19 cases and no more deaths Monday. The state has now seen 506,376 COVID-19 cases and 6,782 deaths since the pandemic began.
Stimulus checks: IRS says next batch of payments will be disbursed in coming days
Officials from the IRS and U.S. Treasury said Monday the next batch of COVID-19 stimulus payments will start hitting bank accounts later this week. Mailed checks will start going out as well.
Growing evidence links COVID-19, hearing loss, tinnitus and vertigo, researchers say
Researchers say there is mounting evidence suggesting that hearing loss and other auditory issues are strongly associated with COVID-19 infection, according to a systematic review.
Miami Beach: Over 1,000 arrested, emergency curfew extended amid unruly spring break crowds
Miami Beach officials stressed this isn’t the typical spring break crowd. They said it’s not college students, but adults looking to let loose in one of the few states fully open during the pandemic.
Married 66 years, Florida husband and wife die minutes apart from COVID-19
Bill and Esther Ilnisky spent nearly seven decades together, traveling the world as Christian ministers and missionaries before settling down in Florida to preach. After both were hospitalized with COVID-19, they were put in the same hospice room, where they died just minutes apart from each other.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine is safe, 79% effective in late-stage US study, company says
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease and complete protection against hospitalization and death across all age groups in a late-stage U.S. study.
Business owner offers self-defense tools for Asian women in the Twin Cities
Turquoya Williams, the owner of Soul Sistas is on a mission to make people feel safe. She sells safety items such as mace and alarms inside Mall of America after her own close encounter.
Minnesota reports 956 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths Sunday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 956 new COVID-19 cases and five more deaths Sunday. The state has now seen 505,224 COVID-19 cases and 6,782 deaths since the pandemic began.