CDC: Some immunocompromised people may need 4th COVID-19 vaccine dose
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to updated CDC guidance.
People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised may receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, according to updated CDC guidance.
Merck to share license for COVID-19 pill with other drugmakers to expand access
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Merck agreed to allow other drugmakers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in an effort to help people in poorer countries get access to the drug.
Minnesota ranks 3rd in nation for percent of fully vaccinated with booster shots
Minnesota is now third in the nation for percentage of fully vaccinated adults with COVID-19 booster doses, the governor's office announced Tuesday.
Minnesota is now third in the nation for percentage of fully vaccinated adults with COVID-19 booster doses, the governor's office announced Tuesday.
FDA panel endorses Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11
An FDA panel of outside vaccine experts endorsed kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. children aged 5 to 11.
An FDA panel of outside vaccine experts endorsed kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for U.S. children aged 5 to 11.
Moderna to supply Africa with up to 110 million COVID-19 vaccine doses
Moderna said it will make up to 110 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine available to African countries at its “lowest tiered price.”
Moderna said it will make up to 110 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine available to African countries at its “lowest tiered price.”
CDC: COVID-19 health rules extended for cruise lines until January 2022
Federal health officials are extending until mid-January its rules that cruise ships must follow to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.
Federal health officials are extending until mid-January its rules that cruise ships must follow to prevent COVID-19 outbreaks.
US international COVID-19 travel requirements: White House details new rules
The Biden administration is detailing its new international COVID-19 air travel polices for most foreign travelers to the U.S, which will include exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.
The Biden administration is detailing its new international COVID-19 air travel polices for most foreign travelers to the U.S, which will include exemptions for kids and new federal contact tracing requirements.
‘You are a superstar’: NBA champ Metta World Peace gives advice to Simone Biles
The former NBA player and mental health advocate offered advice to Olympic gymnast Simone Biles amid her ongoing mental health struggles.
The former NBA player and mental health advocate offered advice to Olympic gymnast Simone Biles amid her ongoing mental health struggles.
MDH takes control of Minneapolis nursing home to 'ensure resident safety'
The Minnesota Department of Health announced it has filed for receivership and assumed control of a Minneapolis nursing home "to protect residents' safety and ensure continued care while operations and management issues" at the facility are addressed.
The Minnesota Department of Health announced it has filed for receivership and assumed control of a Minneapolis nursing home "to protect residents' safety and ensure continued care while operations and management issues" at the facility are addressed.
Moderna says COVID-19 vaccine generates 'robust' response in kids 6-11
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine generated a “robust” neutralizing antibody response in children ages 6 to 11, the company said Monday.
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine generated a “robust” neutralizing antibody response in children ages 6 to 11, the company said Monday.
Minnetrista infant is the youngest Minnesotan waiting for heart transplant
Right now, 52 infants are on the waiting list for a heart transplant in the United States. Three-month-old Elodie Baker of Minnetrista is one of them.
Right now, 52 infants are on the waiting list for a heart transplant in the United States. Three-month-old Elodie Baker of Minnetrista is one of them.
Minnesota hospitals brace for flu season during COVID-19 pandemic
Flu season is just beginning, and with more vaccine hesitancy than possibly ever before, doctors are worried that fewer people will get the flu shot.
Flu season is just beginning, and with more vaccine hesitancy than possibly ever before, doctors are worried that fewer people will get the flu shot.
Fauci: COVID-19 vaccines for younger kids could come as early as November
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that COVID-19 vaccines could “be available for children from five to 11 within the first week or two of November.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that COVID-19 vaccines could “be available for children from five to 11 within the first week or two of November.”
Walgreen’s, Walmart, other pharmacies now offering Moderna, J&J booster shots
Several pharmacies are now offering COVID-19 booster shots for Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients.
Several pharmacies are now offering COVID-19 booster shots for Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson recipients.
Unvaccinated people can expect COVID-19 infections every 16 months, study suggests
Unvaccinated people are at risk of being reinfected with COVID-19 every 16 months, according to a new study conducted by the Yale School of Public Health.
Unvaccinated people are at risk of being reinfected with COVID-19 every 16 months, according to a new study conducted by the Yale School of Public Health.
COVID-19 brain fog could last for months, new study shows
A new study shows both COVID-19 inpatients and outpatients had impairments in their cognitive function months after a COVID-19 infection.
A new study shows both COVID-19 inpatients and outpatients had impairments in their cognitive function months after a COVID-19 infection.
University of Minnesota to require proof of vaccination for faculty and staff
The University of Minnesota will require all faculty and staff system-wide to submit proof of vaccination after previously only requiring an attestation.
The University of Minnesota will require all faculty and staff system-wide to submit proof of vaccination after previously only requiring an attestation.
Children's toys 'excessively' coated in lead, other chemicals seized by US officials
A shipment of children’s toys coated in dangerously high levels of lead, cadmium and barium and bound for the U.S. was seized this month, CBP said.
A shipment of children’s toys coated in dangerously high levels of lead, cadmium and barium and bound for the U.S. was seized this month, CBP said.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in kids 5-11
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective at protecting elementary school-age kids from infection, ahead of a public review.
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective at protecting elementary school-age kids from infection, ahead of a public review.
COVID-19 vaccines: CDC OKs Moderna, J&J and mix-and-match boosters
The CDC has signed off on Moderna and J&J COVID-19 booster shots. The agency is allowing the flexibility of “mixing and matching" the extra dose.
The CDC has signed off on Moderna and J&J COVID-19 booster shots. The agency is allowing the flexibility of “mixing and matching" the extra dose.