US international COVID-19 travel requirements: White House details new rules
The Biden administration is detailing its new international COVID-19 air travel polices for most foreign travelers to the U.S, which will include exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine generates 'robust' response in kids 6-11
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine generated a “robust” neutralizing antibody response in children ages 6 to 11, the company said Monday.
Minnesota hospitals brace for flu season during COVID-19 pandemic
Flu season is just beginning, and with more vaccine hesitancy than possibly ever before, doctors are worried that fewer people will get the flu shot.
Fauci: COVID-19 vaccines for younger kids could come as early as November
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that COVID-19 vaccines could “be available for children from five to 11 within the first week or two of November.”
Walgreen’s, Walmart, other pharmacies now offering Moderna, J&J booster shots
Several pharmacies are now offering COVID-19 booster shots for Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients.
University of Minnesota to require proof of vaccination for faculty and staff
The University of Minnesota will require all faculty and staff system-wide to submit proof of vaccination after previously only requiring an attestation.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in kids 5-11
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective at protecting elementary school-age kids from infection, ahead of a public review.
COVID-19 vaccines: CDC OKs Moderna, J&J and mix-and-match boosters
The CDC has signed off on Moderna and J&J COVID-19 booster shots. The agency is allowing the flexibility of “mixing and matching" the extra dose.
City of St. Paul issues vaccine mandate for city workers
In a video posted online on Thursday, Mayor Melvin Carter issued a vaccine mandate for city workers in St. Paul.
Minnesota launches more rapid COVID-19 testing sites
The Minnesota Department of Health is launching more COVID-19 testing sites across the state, the governor's office announced Wednesday.
COVID-19 vaccine clinic will be held ahead of Rolling Stones concert in Minneapolis
Ahead of the Rolling Stones concert in Minneapolis on Sunday, the state will hold a COVID-19 vaccine clinic outside U.S. Bank Stadium, giving out first, second, and booster shots.
Pfizer says COVID-19 booster restores vaccine efficacy to 95.6%
Pfizer shared results from its Phase 3 trial of its COVID-19 vaccine booster, saying the third dose showed 95.6% efficacy against symptomatic disease.
US COVID-19 vaccine donations: Nation marks 200M doses shared globally
The U.S. on Thursday donated its 200 millionth COVID-19 shot to help vaccinate the rest of the world, the White House said.
Data: Unvaccinated Minnesotans age 65 and older were 20 times more likely to die from COVID-19
Minnesotans over the age of 65 who weren't fully vaccinated were 20 times more likely to die from COVID-19 than vaccinated individuals, new data shows.
US details plans to roll out COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11
Kids aged 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine, and the White House is detailing plans for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot.
Nearly 200 Minnesota health care workers withdraw lawsuit over vaccine mandates
Nearly 200 Minnesota health care workers have withdrawn a lawsuit against their employers' COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Southwest Airlines scraps plans to put unvaccinated employees on unpaid leave
Southwest still plans on granting 'valid' requests
CDC: Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine 93% effective at preventing hospitalization in ages 12-18
Between June 1 and Sept. 30 of this year, the CDC performed a case-controlled study of Pfizer’s vaccine in adolescents at 19 pediatric hospitals in 16 states, according to the study published on Tuesday.
COVID-19 boosters: US expected to authorize mix-and-match shots
The FDA is expected to authorize the mixing and matching of COVID-19 booster shots this week in an effort to provide flexibility, the AP reports.
COVID-19 vaccine incentives: Minnesota offers $100K college scholarships, $200 Visa gift cards to teens
Minnesota is offering kids ages 12-17 a $200 Visa gift card and a chance to win a $100,000 college scholarship if they get vaccinated against COVID-19. Students who are already vaccinated are also eligible to enter the scholarship drawings.