Minnesota launches COVID-19 vaccination bus clinics
Minnesota is launching a fleet of buses to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinics that will reach underserved communities statewide in order to create more equitable access to the vaccine.
Biden announces tax credits for small businesses offering paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination
Biden announced the launch of a tax credit for small businesses to provide paid leave for those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially needing to take time off to recover from side effects.
Minnesota reports 1,611 new COVID-19 cases, 13 more deaths Wednesday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,611 new COVID-19 cases and 13 more deaths Wednesday.
Minnesota reports 1,189 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths Tuesday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,189 new COVID-19 cases and five more deaths Tuesday.
EU regulator finds ‘possible link’ between J&J vaccine and rare clots, says benefits outweigh risks
Experts at the agency reiterated that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s benefits outweigh the risks.
Minnesota reports 1,292 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths Monday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,292 new COVID-19 cases and six more deaths Monday.
Half of US adults have now received at least one shot of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said Sunday that half of all adults in the U.S. have now received at least one COVID-19 shot.
Minnesota reports 1,847 new COVID-19 cases, 15 more deaths Sunday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,847 new COVID-19 cases and 15 more deaths Sunday.
Fauci says he expects J&J vaccine to resume later this week
The United States will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
50% of Minnesota adults have at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
Around 50% of Minnesota adults now have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the latest state health department data shows.
ICU COVID-19 cases in Minnesota at highest level since start of 2021
The number of COVID-19 patients currently in the ICU in Minnesota is the highest it has been since the beginning of the year, according to the latest health department data.
Minnesota tells providers to suspend using J&J vaccine as feds investigation rare blood clots
Minnesota health officials are scrambling to reschedule appointments for people who were supposed to get a Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine this week after telling health providers to stop using their J&J doses for now.
Minnesota reports 1,367 new COVID-19 cases as hospitalizations increase
Minnesota health officials reported 2,102,859 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and 1,425,236 have received both doses as the state faces setbacks due to the pause of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine
J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause: What to know if you received shot, have future appointment and more
What should you do if you got the J&J COVID-19 vaccine, or have an appointment to get one? Here’s what you need to know.
U.S. recommends "pause" in Johnson & Johnson vaccine to investigate blood clotting issues
The US is recommending a 'pause' for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate clotting reports.
47% of those 16 and older have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Minnesota health officials reported 2,084,627 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 1,420,328 have received both doses.
More than 2 million Minnesotans have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Minnesota health officials reported 2,050,888 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 1,386,766 have received both doses.
Muslim leaders in Minnesota push to get community vaccinated before Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan begins on Monday, and in Minnesota, there’s been a push to make sure those in the Muslim community who want to be vaccinated are able to be ahead of the holiday.
Minnesota reports 2,454 new COVID-19 cases, 12 deaths Saturday
Minnesota health officials reported 2,454 new cases of COVID-19 and 12 more deaths on Saturday as experts worry the state is headed into another surge of cases.
Walz in 'hold pattern' on restrictions as Minnesota heads toward third COVID-19 surge
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz says he is not planning to impose new restrictions as the state heads into a third surge of COVID-19 infections.