Minnesota announces changes to statewide COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Minnesota officials announced several changes to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout across the state Monday designed to get more people the vaccine. 

Biden, Harris hear GOP pitch for smaller COVID-19 relief package

President Joe Biden has met with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed down $618 billion coronavirus aid package, about a third of what he's seeking.

DHS: 750 new positive cases of COVID-19 in WI; 1 new death

The number of positive cases of COVID-19 in Wisconsin rose by 750 Monday, Feb. 1, officials with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported, for a total of 543,165.

WI mom who gave birth in coma holds newborn after beating COVID

A Poynette mom who made a miraculous recovery from COVID-19, giving birth while in a coma, was able to hold her newborn daughter for the first time.

Minnesota reports 727 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths Monday

Minnesota health officials reported 727 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths from the disease Monday. 

Andrew Brooks, who led development of 1st approved COVID-19 spit test, dies at 51

Andrew Brooks, 51, is credited with developing the first saliva-based test for COVID-19. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said the test "undoubtedly saved lives."

Minnesota COVID-19 vaccine locator map

Minnesota launched a new COVID-19 vaccine locator map Monday to help people find local vaccination opportunities near where they live. 

COVID-19 in Wisconsin: New case average continues to drop

Averages for new COVID-19 cases and death in Wisconsin continued to fall on Sunday, as the state reported 1,007 new cases.

State vendor sends erroneous messages telling Minnesotans their COVID-19 appointment was cancelled

The Minnesota Department of Health says one of its vendors accidentally sent messages to some Minnesotans with appointments to get the COVID-19 vaccine, telling them their appointment had been cancelled, creating confusion for some patients looking to get their second COVID-19 shot.

New CDC order requires travelers to wear masks on all forms of public transportation

A new CDC order goes into effect Monday that requires travelers on airplanes, trains, buses, subways, ships, ferries, taxis and ride-shares must wear a mask.

Biden warns of growing ‘cost of inaction’ on $1.9T COVID-19 relief plan

The White House says the Biden administration is searching for “creative” ways to garner public support for the COVID relief package that has gotten a cold shoulder from Senate Republicans.

Children could begin receiving COVID-19 vaccine as soon as spring

Starting in the spring, the United States could be ready to start vaccinating children for COVID-19, Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Friday.

Minnesota accelerates COVID vaccines with Johnson & Johnson shot, new variants on horizon

Minnesota's coronavirus vaccination efforts accelerated dramatically this week, as the threat of new virus variants looms and a third vaccine candidate moves forward.