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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Treasury official claims inflation part of ‘economy in transition,’ only way out is 100% global vaccination
The comments are the latest in confusing, conflicting messaging on inflation from the Biden administration.
The comments are the latest in confusing, conflicting messaging on inflation from the Biden administration.
J&J COVID-19 booster: FDA panel endorses extra dose at least 2 months later
An FDA panel on Friday voted to recommend a booster dose of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months later.
An FDA panel on Friday voted to recommend a booster dose of the single-shot Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months later.
Moderna COVID-19 boosters: FDA panel endorses lower-dose shots for seniors, high risk
The FDA’s independent advisory panel endorsed lower-dose Moderna booster shots for seniors and other high-risk groups.
The FDA’s independent advisory panel endorsed lower-dose Moderna booster shots for seniors and other high-risk groups.
Biden: Number of unvaccinated in US ‘unacceptably high’ amid measured progress
President Joe Biden gave an update on America’s COVID-19 vaccination progress as the rate of administering the shots picked up in recent days.
President Joe Biden gave an update on America’s COVID-19 vaccination progress as the rate of administering the shots picked up in recent days.
New study finds potential benefits in mixing and matching COVID booster shots
Mixing and matching booster shots may give better protection against COVID-19, according to a new government-funded study published Wednesday.
Mixing and matching booster shots may give better protection against COVID-19, according to a new government-funded study published Wednesday.
J&J COVID-19 booster shot needs more evidence, FDA analysis suggests
In an online review, FDA scientists didn’t reach a firm conclusion, citing shortcomings with J&J’s data, including little information on protection against the extra-contagious delta variant of the coronavirus.
In an online review, FDA scientists didn’t reach a firm conclusion, citing shortcomings with J&J’s data, including little information on protection against the extra-contagious delta variant of the coronavirus.
US to reopen land borders with Canada, Mexico for fully vaccinated in November
The Biden administration says the United States will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Biden administration says the United States will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal judge lets Minnesota health systems' vaccine mandates stay
A federal judge is allowing Minnesota health systems' COVID-19 employee vaccine mandates to remain in effect, saying dozens of health care workers who sued hadn't met a high legal bar to block them.
A federal judge is allowing Minnesota health systems' COVID-19 employee vaccine mandates to remain in effect, saying dozens of health care workers who sued hadn't met a high legal bar to block them.