Cholesterol drug cuts coronavirus infection by 70%, researchers find
Researchers say lab studies show a cholesterol drug reduced coronavirus infection by 70%.
Researchers say lab studies show a cholesterol drug reduced coronavirus infection by 70%.
Fauci believes wave of vaccine mandates could follow full FDA approval
Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he's hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end, which could usher in a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he's hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end, which could usher in a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.
After sluggish start, Europe catches up to the US in vaccinations
The European Union has caught up to the once-vaunted U.S. coronavirus vaccination effort despite a sluggish start.
The European Union has caught up to the once-vaunted U.S. coronavirus vaccination effort despite a sluggish start.
Twin Cities health care workers protest vaccine mandates
Health care workers in the Twin Cities rallied on Saturday against vaccine mandates
Health care workers in the Twin Cities rallied on Saturday against vaccine mandates
CDC warns not to eat raw cake batter after multi-state E.coli outbreak
Health officials have traced an E.coli outbreak to cake mix. People infected during this year’s outbreak all indicated they had eaten raw cake batter.
Health officials have traced an E.coli outbreak to cake mix. People infected during this year’s outbreak all indicated they had eaten raw cake batter.
Michigan hospital cutting ties with Kirk Cousins over COVID-19 vaccine
A Michigan hospital is ending its sponsorship agreement with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins as he faces scrutiny over his COVID-19 vaccination status.
A Michigan hospital is ending its sponsorship agreement with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins as he faces scrutiny over his COVID-19 vaccination status.
'I truly regret not getting the vaccine': COVID-19 patient urges people to get vaccinated
An unvaccinated Virginia man is pleading with the public to make an appointment to get vaccinated after his illness left him hospitalized.
An unvaccinated Virginia man is pleading with the public to make an appointment to get vaccinated after his illness left him hospitalized.
University of Minnesota professors call for vaccine mandate
A growing number of professors and staff at the University of Minnesota are calling on the school to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, as cases of the virus are surging.
A growing number of professors and staff at the University of Minnesota are calling on the school to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, as cases of the virus are surging.
FDA plan for COVID-19 boosters reportedly could be ready within weeks
The FDA’s plan for booster shots could be ready within weeks.
The FDA’s plan for booster shots could be ready within weeks.
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins calls COVID-19 vaccine 'a private health matter for me'
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins talked Thursday after being removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list and returning training camp practice after missing five days while in protoocols.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins talked Thursday after being removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list and returning training camp practice after missing five days while in protoocols.
Yelp feature allows users to find businesses requiring COVID-19 vaccination
The company announced two free features for businesses — “proof of vaccination required” and “all staff fully vaccinated” — to help consumers understand how a business is currently operating amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The company announced two free features for businesses — “proof of vaccination required” and “all staff fully vaccinated” — to help consumers understand how a business is currently operating amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota around 33K shots away from hitting 70% COVID-19 vaccination rate
Due to a recent increase in COVID-19 vaccinations, Minnesota is now around 33,000 shots away from hitting Gov. Tim Walz’s 70% vaccination rate goal for people 16 years of age and older.
Due to a recent increase in COVID-19 vaccinations, Minnesota is now around 33,000 shots away from hitting Gov. Tim Walz’s 70% vaccination rate goal for people 16 years of age and older.
$100 gift card for a COVID-19 vaccine? We'll take that, Minnesotans say
Minnesota's latest COVID-19 vaccine incentive is proving far more popular.
Minnesota's latest COVID-19 vaccine incentive is proving far more popular.
CDC: US COVID-19 cases up 43%, 83% of counties see ‘moderate to high’ spread
The CDC reported sharp increases in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across all age groups as the delta variant tears through the U.S.
The CDC reported sharp increases in new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across all age groups as the delta variant tears through the U.S.
HealthPartners requiring COVID-19, flu vaccinations for staff
HealthPartners is the latest hospital system in Minnesota to institute COVID-19 and influenza vaccination requirements for its employees.
HealthPartners is the latest hospital system in Minnesota to institute COVID-19 and influenza vaccination requirements for its employees.
Delta variant accounts for 93% of US COVID-19 cases, CDC estimates
CDC data shows the delta variant makes up 83.4% of COVID cases in the United States. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.
CDC data shows the delta variant makes up 83.4% of COVID cases in the United States. But when combined with its sublineages, that number grows to 93.4%.
Minnesota requiring state employees to wear masks in workplace
Minnesota is now requiring its 37,000-plus state employees to wear masks in the workplace.
Minnesota is now requiring its 37,000-plus state employees to wear masks in the workplace.
Moderna: Vaccine 93% effective up to 6 months but booster likely needed before winter
Moderna said its vaccine remained 93% effective 6 months after the second dose but believes a booster shot will “likely be necessary” going into winter.
Moderna said its vaccine remained 93% effective 6 months after the second dose but believes a booster shot will “likely be necessary” going into winter.
COVID-19 vaccination protocol goes into effect at First Ave venues
Wednesday night marked the first night a new COVID-19 vaccination requirement went into effect at some Twin Cities metro music venues.
Wednesday night marked the first night a new COVID-19 vaccination requirement went into effect at some Twin Cities metro music venues.
Vaccinated people half as likely to be infected with COVID-19, new study says
The 37-page study showed participants who reported being vaccinated were at substantially reduced risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared with those who reported not being vaccinated.
The 37-page study showed participants who reported being vaccinated were at substantially reduced risk of testing positive for COVID-19 compared with those who reported not being vaccinated.