Minnesotans 65 and older will now be randomly selected to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Minnesota is eliminating the first come, first serve system for COVID-19 vaccine appointments for people ages 65 and older. Instead, people 65 and older can pre-register on the state’s online vaccine portal starting Tuesday for a chance to be randomly selected for an appointment.
Minnesota is eliminating the first come, first serve system for COVID-19 vaccine appointments for people ages 65 and older. Instead, people 65 and older can pre-register on the state’s online vaccine portal starting Tuesday for a chance to be randomly selected for an appointment.
Google to open COVID-19 vaccination clinics, bolster search and maps with vaccine sites
Google announced this week it’s taking several major steps to help get vaccines to more people, including opening several of its own mass vaccination clinics.
Google announced this week it’s taking several major steps to help get vaccines to more people, including opening several of its own mass vaccination clinics.
Challenged like never before, nurse anesthetists honored during CRNA week
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists are having their skills tested like never before during the pandemic.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists are having their skills tested like never before during the pandemic.
Minnesota reports 1,525 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths Friday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,525 new cases of COVID-19 and 21 additional deaths Friday.
Minnesota health officials reported 1,525 new cases of COVID-19 and 21 additional deaths Friday.
Minnesota vaccine sites administer nearly 2,400 first doses on opening day
A new vaccination effort kicks off in Minnesota Thursday, expanding vaccine availability to people 65 years of age and older as well as educators.
A new vaccination effort kicks off in Minnesota Thursday, expanding vaccine availability to people 65 years of age and older as well as educators.
All 6,000 vaccine slots this week for Minnesotans ages 65+ filled
The Minnesota Department of Health says all available COVID-19 vaccination appointments for adults 65 years old and older at the nine pilot clinics across the state have been now been filled.
The Minnesota Department of Health says all available COVID-19 vaccination appointments for adults 65 years old and older at the nine pilot clinics across the state have been now been filled.
Minnesota launches online dashboard for tracking COVID-19 vaccine
The Minnesota Department of Health has launched a new online dashboard for tracking COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the state.
The Minnesota Department of Health has launched a new online dashboard for tracking COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the state.
Ohio governor signs bill requiring fetal abortion remains to be buried or cremated
Fetal remains from surgical abortions in Ohio must be cremated or buried under a new bill signed by Gov. Mike DeWine.
Fetal remains from surgical abortions in Ohio must be cremated or buried under a new bill signed by Gov. Mike DeWine.
COVID-19 vaccinations begin at Minnesota nursing homes
Monday marked another step forward in the fight against COVID-19 as the next wave of vaccinations began at long-term care facilities in Minnesota.
Monday marked another step forward in the fight against COVID-19 as the next wave of vaccinations began at long-term care facilities in Minnesota.
Minnesota surpasses 5,000 COVID-19 deaths
More than 5,000 Minnesotans have now died from COVID-19 since the state reported its first infection in March.
More than 5,000 Minnesotans have now died from COVID-19 since the state reported its first infection in March.
US hospitals forced to put COVID-19 sick in parking garages, hallways — and they’re running out of nurses
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
A surge in infections linked to Thanksgiving has led to many hospitals running out of room to treat the severest COVID-19 cases, and medical facilities are facing a serious staffing shortage on top of everything else.
Walz defends Minnesota's rollout of COVID vaccines; nearly 3,000 vaccinated
Minnesota's governor and public health officials are defending the state's rollout of coronavirus vaccines as the process creeps forward.
Minnesota's governor and public health officials are defending the state's rollout of coronavirus vaccines as the process creeps forward.
President-elect Joe Biden receives first dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden received his first round of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and urged Americans to get the shot as it becomes available to them.
President-elect Joe Biden received his first round of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and urged Americans to get the shot as it becomes available to them.
CVS expands COVID-19 vaccine program for long-term care facilities
CVS Health has expanded its COVID-19 vaccination program for residents and staff of long-term care facilities into 12 states.
CVS Health has expanded its COVID-19 vaccination program for residents and staff of long-term care facilities into 12 states.
Minnesota will get fewer Pfizer vaccines than expected this month
Minnesota is among the states suddenly notified this week it will get significantly fewer Pfizer vaccines than expected in December.
Minnesota is among the states suddenly notified this week it will get significantly fewer Pfizer vaccines than expected in December.
Pelosi, McConnell receive Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi received a first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, citing her “confidence in science” in a tweet Friday morning. Shortly after, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was also vaccinated.
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi received a first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, citing her “confidence in science” in a tweet Friday morning. Shortly after, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was also vaccinated.
COVID-19 vaccinations now underway in Minnesota
COVID-19 vaccines are now being administered across Minnesota.
COVID-19 vaccines are now being administered across Minnesota.
Health officials across Minnesota unbox first shipments of COVID-19 vaccine
The first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Minnesota.
The first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine has arrived in Minnesota.
Timeline: When COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed in Minnesota
Minnesota health officials say they expect to begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine to people in the top priority group by the week of Dec. 21.
Minnesota health officials say they expect to begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine to people in the top priority group by the week of Dec. 21.
Moderna seeks emergency clearance for new COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna is now seeking emergency clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after new data on its COVID-19 vaccine showed promising results.
Moderna is now seeking emergency clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after new data on its COVID-19 vaccine showed promising results.