COVID-19 vaccine appointments in Minnesota becoming easier to find

Cases of COVID-19 are rising among all age groups in Minnesota, as health officials say there is an abundance of vaccines available.

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.

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

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.

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.