Trans-Atlantic flight turns around due to passenger's mask dispute, American Airlines says
According to a statement from the airline, a mask dispute caused a flight to London to turn around and return to the Miami International Airport.
According to a statement from the airline, a mask dispute caused a flight to London to turn around and return to the Miami International Airport.
Twin Cities restaurants make changes with vaccine card requirement in effect
Serving up drinks with a vaccination inquiry on the side, Centro and Vivir manager Jeremy Bue isn’t overthinking the new proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test question he now has to ask all his customers.
Serving up drinks with a vaccination inquiry on the side, Centro and Vivir manager Jeremy Bue isn’t overthinking the new proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test question he now has to ask all his customers.
AG Ellison sues COVID-19 testing companies accused of faking test results
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced a lawsuit aimed at companies who deceived patients looking for a COVID-19 test.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has announced a lawsuit aimed at companies who deceived patients looking for a COVID-19 test.
400 million free N95 masks to be made available starting next week, White House says
White House announced that the masks will come from the government's stockpile, which has 750 million of the highly protective masks on hand.
White House announced that the masks will come from the government's stockpile, which has 750 million of the highly protective masks on hand.
Hawaii considers COVID-19 booster shot requirement for all visitors
During an interview on Honolulu Star Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” last week, Gov. David Ige said he was considering requiring booster shots for all visitors to the islands as cases of COVID-19 surge.
During an interview on Honolulu Star Advertiser’s “Spotlight Hawaii” last week, Gov. David Ige said he was considering requiring booster shots for all visitors to the islands as cases of COVID-19 surge.
Starbucks ending employee vaccine mandate after Supreme Court ruling
Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a policy it announced earlier this month.
Starbucks is no longer requiring its U.S. workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19, reversing a policy it announced earlier this month.
St. Louis Park adopts mask mandate
The St. Louis Park City Council has adopted an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings, regardless of vaccination status, to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
The St. Louis Park City Council has adopted an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings, regardless of vaccination status, to help curb the spread of COVID-19.
Minneapolis, St. Paul proof of vax requirement starts today
Starting today patrons at restaurants, bars, and other places that serve food and drinks in Minneapolis and St. Paul will need to either show proof of vaccination or a negative test taken within 72 hours.
Starting today patrons at restaurants, bars, and other places that serve food and drinks in Minneapolis and St. Paul will need to either show proof of vaccination or a negative test taken within 72 hours.
COVID-19 smell and taste loss may have genetic link, study suggests
Researchers are trying to figure out why some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of taste and smell, and a new study suggests it may be because of a genetic link.
Researchers are trying to figure out why some COVID-19 patients lose their sense of taste and smell, and a new study suggests it may be because of a genetic link.
At-home COVID-19 tests now covered by health plans
Beginning Jan. 15 at-home COVID-19 tests are now covered by most insurance plans.
Beginning Jan. 15 at-home COVID-19 tests are now covered by most insurance plans.
Hong Kong to kill 2,000 animals after pet store hamsters, employee test positive for COVID-19
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill 2,000 animals after several tested positive for COVID-19.
Hong Kong authorities say they will kill 2,000 animals after several tested positive for COVID-19.
Epstein-Barr virus could lead to multiple sclerosis, Harvard study finds
Results of a 20-year study found evidence that multiple sclerosis is likely caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
Results of a 20-year study found evidence that multiple sclerosis is likely caused by infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV).
COVID-19 vaccine mandates in Minnesota: What to know
As the omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to surge in Minnesota, vaccine mandates in Minneapolis and St. Paul begin Wednesday, Jan. 19. But what does that mean? Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about the vaccine mandate and its impacts:
As the omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to surge in Minnesota, vaccine mandates in Minneapolis and St. Paul begin Wednesday, Jan. 19. But what does that mean? Here's a breakdown of what you need to know about the vaccine mandate and its impacts:
Rochester mayor issues mask mandate
Rochester has been added to the growing list of cities throughout Minnesota that are bringing back mask mandates in indoor spaces due to increasing infection rates of the omicron variant.
Rochester has been added to the growing list of cities throughout Minnesota that are bringing back mask mandates in indoor spaces due to increasing infection rates of the omicron variant.
Minnetonka approves mask mandate
The Minnetonka City Council has passed an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings within specific indoor spaces within the city.
The Minnetonka City Council has passed an emergency ordinance requiring face coverings within specific indoor spaces within the city.
As omicron cases surge, so do breakthrough infections
A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.
A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.
Financial planning important after Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Alzheimer’s has become one of the most expensive diseases for families to deal with. More Minnesotans are having to face this reality. Within the next four years, the Alzheimer’s Association expects 120,000 Minnesotans will live with this disease.
Alzheimer’s has become one of the most expensive diseases for families to deal with. More Minnesotans are having to face this reality. Within the next four years, the Alzheimer’s Association expects 120,000 Minnesotans will live with this disease.
U of M imposing temporary COVID vaccine mandate for large events
The University of Minnesota is imposing a temporary vaccine mandate for large indoor events.
The University of Minnesota is imposing a temporary vaccine mandate for large indoor events.
Financial planning important after Alzheimer?s diagnosis
Alzheimer?s has become one of the most expensive diseases for families to deal with. More Minnesotans are having to face this reality. Within the next four years, the Alzheimer?s Association expects 120,000 Minnesotans will live with this disease.
Alzheimer?s has become one of the most expensive diseases for families to deal with. More Minnesotans are having to face this reality. Within the next four years, the Alzheimer?s Association expects 120,000 Minnesotans will live with this disease.
Free at-home COVID tests: Website to start accepting orders Jan. 19
After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.
After facing heavy criticism last month for not securing enough tests for Americans, the Biden administration has launched a website that will allow households to order at-home test kits — starting Jan. 19.