Minnesota reports 1,400 new COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths Saturday
COVID-19 infections are rising in Minnesota for the first time in several weeks.
COVID-19 variant driving Minnesota's case growth, health officials warn
A more transmissible COVID-19 variant is driving Minnesota's recent case growth, state health officials said Friday, the first time they have linked the two.
Minneapolis VA offering COVID-19 vaccines to all enrolled veterans
The Minneapolis VA Health Care System announced Friday it is opening COVID-19 vaccinations to all enrolled veterans, regardless of age.
People remain resilient despite COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 World Happiness report says
An annual report on happiness around the world suggests the coronavirus pandemic has not crushed people’s optimism about the future after a year of loneliness, anxiety, lockdowns, illness and death.
COVID-19 infections rising in Minnesota for 1st time in several weeks
COVID-19 infections are rising in Minnesota for the first time in several weeks.
CDC changes school guidance, allowing students to sit 3 feet apart
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention relaxed its social distancing guidelines for schools Friday, saying students can now sit 3 feet apart in classrooms.
How to tell the different between spring allergies & COVID-19 symptoms
With Spring's arrival also comes an onset of sniffling, dripping and coughing for many allergy sufferers. The tricky part is those allergy symptoms may mimic those of the coronavirus. Dr. Jill Foster from the U of M Medical School joined the Buzz to chat about how to tell the two apart.
Spring break travel setting pandemic records at airports despite officials urging people to stay home
With case rates going down, vaccine rates going up and restrictions across the country relaxing, it's a recipe for a busy spring break travel season.
5th Minnesota school staff member dies of COVID-19
A fifth Minnesota school staff member has died from COVID-19 amid the pandemic, according to a weekly report released Thursday by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Minnesota reaches 2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered
The state of Minnesota announced it has administered more than 2 million COVID-19 vaccine doses on the same day the health department is expected to report the 500,000th confirmed COVID-19 case, the Governor’s office announced Thursday.
Walz quarantines after staffer tests positive for COVID-19
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is quarantining after a member of his staff tested positive for COVID-19, a scenario made possible because Walz has not been vaccinated.
Feds mistakenly gave away $692M in duplicate PPP loans
Some businesses struggled to access loans through the program, a key coronavirus rescue fund
‘I was heartbroken': Twin Cities Asian community reacts to deadly Georgia shooting
Brenna Kyeong McHugh said the deadly shooting in Atlanta that left eight people dead, a majority of who were of Asian descent, could’ve been her.
More than 76% of Minnesotans aged 65+ have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
The Minnesota Department of Health reported that about 1,284,612 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, while 746,829 have been fully vaccinated.
Vaccinating children against COVID-19 will be crucial to ending pandemic, experts say
America’s children make up about a quarter of the population and will need to also be immunized to reach the necessary level of “herd immunity” against the coronavirus, experts say.
Minnesota allowing more visits, outings for residents in long-term care facilities
The Minnesota Department of Health issued new guidance for long-term care facility residents and visitors Wednesday.
FAA extending zero-tolerance policy amid COVID-19 pandemic for unruly passengers
The FAA has slapped hefty fines on two separate passengers in recent weeks, and announced it will be extending its zero-tolerance policy for unruly passengers for as long as the CDC and TSA’s mask mandate is in effect.
Millions of $1,400 stimulus checks to hit bank accounts Wednesday
President Joe Biden approved the stimulus payments last week.
6 feet or 3 feet? Schools, CDC considering guidance on seating students closer together
U.S. guidelines that say students should be kept 6 feet apart in schools are receiving new scrutiny from federal health experts, state governments and education officials working to return as many children as possible to the classroom.
Bars prep for St. Patrick's Day a year after first coronavirus restrictions
The Governor’s first coronavirus-related closure orders came about one year ago, just as some bars and restaurants were preparing to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. After a year of being put through the wringer, many of the same establishments are preparing for the Irish holiday anew.