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.
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.
CDC: Salmonella outbreak linked to onions imported from Mexico
There have been no deaths associated with the outbreak
There have been no deaths associated with the outbreak
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.
Gates Foundation to spend $120M on access to Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says it will spend $120 million to boost access to generic versions of drugmaker Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill for lower income countries, if the drug gets approved by regulators.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation says it will spend $120 million to boost access to generic versions of drugmaker Merck’s antiviral COVID-19 pill for lower income countries, if the drug gets approved by regulators.
COVID-19 vaccine mandates won’t impact holiday travel, White House task force says
This news comes as many airlines and businesses require their staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
This news comes as many airlines and businesses require their staff to become vaccinated against COVID-19.
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.
CDC to continue recommending masks in all schools, Walensky says
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said officials will “continue to recommend masks in all schools for all people in those schools.” The reason: time.
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.
AY4.2 variant: CDC says new delta sublineage of COVID-19 seen in US
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said Wednesday the AY4.2 sublineage recently identified in the United Kingdom has also been observed in the United States.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, said Wednesday the AY4.2 sublineage recently identified in the United Kingdom has also been observed in the United States.
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