Walz earmarks $40M for emergency staffing with thousands of hospital workers out sick
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is earmarking $40 million in federal COVID-19 relief to bring in hundreds of emergency hospital workers as the omicron variant causes a surge in infections across the state.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is earmarking $40 million in federal COVID-19 relief to bring in hundreds of emergency hospital workers as the omicron variant causes a surge in infections across the state.
Red Cross declares 1st ever US blood shortage crisis: How to donate, types needed
The American Red Cross declared its first-ever national blood crisis in the U.S., saying all blood types are “urgently needed” right now.
The American Red Cross declared its first-ever national blood crisis in the U.S., saying all blood types are “urgently needed” right now.
Private insurers to cover home COVID-19 tests starting Saturday
Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement, up to the monthly per-person limit.
Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement, up to the monthly per-person limit.
Hospitals: Don't go to emergency room, urgent care for COVID tests
Hospitals across the state are urging Minnesotans not to go to emergency departments or urgent care centers for a COVID-19 test.
Hospitals across the state are urging Minnesotans not to go to emergency departments or urgent care centers for a COVID-19 test.
COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
Can we trust rapid COVID-19 tests? Mayo doctor weighs in
Can we trust rapid COVID-19 tests? Should I swab my throat for my at-home antigen test? Dr. Matthew Binnicker, Director of Clinical Virology at Mayo Clinic, answers those questions and more.
Can we trust rapid COVID-19 tests? Should I swab my throat for my at-home antigen test? Dr. Matthew Binnicker, Director of Clinical Virology at Mayo Clinic, answers those questions and more.
Can we trust rapid COVID-19 tests? Mayo doctor weighs in
Can we trust rapid COVID-19 tests? Should I swab my throat for my at-home antigen test? Dr. Matthew Binnicker, Director of Clinical Virology at Mayo Clinic, answers those questions and more.
Can we trust rapid COVID-19 tests? Should I swab my throat for my at-home antigen test? Dr. Matthew Binnicker, Director of Clinical Virology at Mayo Clinic, answers those questions and more.
Minneapolis nursing home to close due to 'significant structural deficiencies,' MDH says
A Minneapolis nursing home facility is being forced to close due to what the state health department calls “significant structural deficiencies.”
A Minneapolis nursing home facility is being forced to close due to what the state health department calls “significant structural deficiencies.”
FDA expands Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for ages 12 to 15
The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.
The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.
Meet Sophie Yang, the first Twin Cities baby born in 2022
Meet Sophie Hope Yang, the first Twin Cities baby born in the new year of 2022.
Meet Sophie Hope Yang, the first Twin Cities baby born in the new year of 2022.
1st person in US to get COVID-19 shot now a vaccine activist
The first person in the U.S. to get a COVID-19 vaccine, New York nurse Sandra Lindsay, has since become a prominent face in the vaccination campaign.
The first person in the U.S. to get a COVID-19 vaccine, New York nurse Sandra Lindsay, has since become a prominent face in the vaccination campaign.
Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA approves 2nd at-home treatment
Merck’s COVID-19 pill has been authorized by the FDA, providing another easy-to-use medication to fight the rapidly-spreading omicron variant.
Merck’s COVID-19 pill has been authorized by the FDA, providing another easy-to-use medication to fight the rapidly-spreading omicron variant.
Pfizer COVID-19 pill approved in US as 1st home treatment
Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.
Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.
Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5
Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.
Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.
COVID in Minnesota: 1 year of vaccines, expanded testing for holidays
State officials are encouraging Minnesotans to celebrate as safely as they can this holiday season. Here’s an information guide to getting tested, vaccinated, and boosted in Minnesota to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
State officials are encouraging Minnesotans to celebrate as safely as they can this holiday season. Here’s an information guide to getting tested, vaccinated, and boosted in Minnesota to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Grim milestone: Minnesota reaches 10,000 COVID-19 deaths
Minnesota recorded its 10,000th COVID-19 death Wednesday since the start of the pandemic.
Minnesota recorded its 10,000th COVID-19 death Wednesday since the start of the pandemic.
Biden: Prescription drugs ‘outrageously expensive’ in US, calls on Senate to act
President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.
President Joe Biden pushed his “Build Back Better” agenda, focusing on how provisions of the spending bill would lower the cost of prescription drugs for many.
Hennepin Healthcare hosts summit for Black male youth interested in medical careers
The Black Men with Stethoscopes Youth Summit, hosted by healthcare professionals at Hennepin Healthcare, aims to engage and inspire young Black men ages 12-18 to pursue medical careers. It gives them the opportunity to experience real-life simulations and develop helpful tools for their long-term goals.
The Black Men with Stethoscopes Youth Summit, hosted by healthcare professionals at Hennepin Healthcare, aims to engage and inspire young Black men ages 12-18 to pursue medical careers. It gives them the opportunity to experience real-life simulations and develop helpful tools for their long-term goals.
Minnesota expanding access to monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19
The Minnesota Department of Health is expanding access to monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19 as the state deals with a surge in infections.
The Minnesota Department of Health is expanding access to monoclonal antibody treatments for COVID-19 as the state deals with a surge in infections.
Community pushback after Hastings hospital announces birth center closing
Expectant mothers in the east metro and healthcare workers got a chance to hear from leaders at Allina Health on Thursday night after learning Regina Hospital will be closing its birth center.
Expectant mothers in the east metro and healthcare workers got a chance to hear from leaders at Allina Health on Thursday night after learning Regina Hospital will be closing its birth center.