AstraZeneca believes vaccine will work against COVID-19 variant

The head of drugmaker AstraZeneca said Sunday that researchers believe the shot will be effective against a new variant of the virus driving a rapid surge in infections in Britain.

Winter storm playing role in Moderna COVID-19 vaccine delay to Minnesota

The combination of shipping delays on a national level and a high impact winter storm means some of Minnesota's shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is running a little behind schedule.

Assisted living facilities prepare to vaccinate residents and staff

Most long term care facilities will rely on pharmaceutical partners like Walgreens and CVS to come administer the vaccine to residents and staff.

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.

North Minneapolis health center hopes to give COVID-19 vaccine to community in need

As COVID-19 vaccinations begin to roll out across the state, a north Minneapolis clinic is working to ensure that some of the hardest hit communities are vaccinated against the virus.

2nd COVID-19 vaccine authorized in US ships out

Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Sunday, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.

2nd COVID-19 vaccine by Moderna set for FDA approval in US after panel endorsement

A government advisory panel endorsed a second COVID-19 vaccine Thursday by Moderna, paving the way for the shot to be added to the U.S. vaccination campaign.

Health officials track safety as COVID-19 vaccines roll out

On Tuesday, a health worker in Alaska suffered a severe allergic reaction after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

As vaccines ship in U.S., Minnesota preps distribution hubs

State health officials say doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have yet to reach Minnesota, but health systems are preparing to receive the shipments in the coming days.

COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort

​Initially, about 3 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were expected to be sent out, and the priority is health care workers and nursing home residents as infections, hospitalizations and deaths soar in the U.S.

Minnesota hospitals prepare to receive first doses of COVID-19 vaccine

In the coming days, Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine will arrive at various locations across the country including Minnesota. First up to get it are healthcare workers and those in long-term care facilities.

States could receive COVID-19 vaccine on Monday

The nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said Saturday.