Mayo Clinic doctor explains new recommendations regarding vaccinated visits with others
The CDC offered interim recommendations Wednesday saying two weeks after you are vaccinated you can start to visit with other fully vaccinated people in your home without a mask.
Stimulus passes Congress: Here's when you'll get $1,400
Congress passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package Wednesday and President Joe Biden plans to sign it by week's end, providing $1,400 stimulus checks and an expansion of unemployment benefits.
Brooklyn Center vaccine clinic expands access to anyone 65 and older
A new vaccination site in Brooklyn Center is now open to anyone 65 and older to get a shot, as the city works to make sure everyone has access to the COVID-19 vaccine.
Mayo Clinic doctor explains new recommendations regarding vaccinated visits with others
The CDC offered interim recommendations Wednesday saying two weeks after you are vaccinated you can start to visit with other fully vaccinated people in your home without a mask.
WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic on March 11, 2020 — marking the start of a long, devastating journey
On March 11, 2020, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Over the next 12 months, the number of global cases grew from 118,000 to 118 million.
California university paying students $75 to avoid travel during spring break
The University of California, Davis is offering students $75 to be used for “staycations” to encourage them to avoid nonessential travel during spring break.
House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Biden expected to sign on Friday
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
As COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands, 1.1M Minnesotans have received at least 1 dose
As COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expands to more Minnesotans, more than 1.1 million people in the state are on the way to completing their vaccine series.
Walz declares 'Nic Zapko Day' for ASL translator's service during pandemic
Governor Tim Walz declared Tuesday as "Nic Zapko Day" in honor of the ASL translator who has appeared at nearly all of the governor's in-person press conferences during the COVID-19 pandemic to help convey the latest updates.
Health officials express concern for spread of COVID-19 variant in Carver County
Carver County is currently a hotspot for the COVID-19 variant seen in both England and South Africa known as B117.
Who is eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in Minnesota starting Wednesday
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to 1.8 million people with underlying health conditions and frontline essential workers on Wednesday, three weeks ahead of his initial timeline.
Laboratory audits reveal 138 more COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota
Minnesota health officials announced Tuesday that an audit of four laboratories turned up additional lab data confirming 138 more deaths from COVID-19 in the state.
Weeks ahead of schedule, Minnesota expands vaccine eligibility
Governor Tim Walz announced Tuesday that Minnesota is expanding vaccine eligibility as the state reaches its goal of vaccinating 70% of Minnesota seniors.
‘Educate yourself’: Mom warning parents of MIS-C’s link to COVID-19 after son’s near-death experience
MIS-C is an illness seen in some young children after they've recovered from COVID-19. Rohen was in the hospital for days and still has months of recovery ahead of him - and his mother is sharing their harrowing experience as a warning to other parents.
House poised to vote on COVID-19 relief plan, $1,400 stimulus checks this week
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
UK coronavirus variant widespread in Houston wastewater, health department says
The UK coronavirus variant B.1.1.7 has been detected at most wastewater treatment plants in Houston, suggesting “ongoing and uncontrolled community spread” of the strain, health officials say.
Older Americans among the 1st to enjoy new CDC guidelines
The Redwoods has about 500 residents and staff, and with 90 percent of the people vaccinated, activities are resuming.
Israel reopens bars, restaurants and other parts of economy to those fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Nearly 40% of the population in Israel is vaccinated against COVID-19, and now authorities have reopened much of the economy to these “Green Pass” holders.
COVID-19 testing site opening in Carver County as B117 variant spreads
The Minnesota Department of Health announced Monday it is opening a new temporary COVID-19 testing site in Carver County in an effort to combat the spread of the B117 variant.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than a million residents have received at least 1 vaccine dose
More than 1 million Wisconsin residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, public health officials say.