COVID-19 lung X-rays show difference between vaccinated, unvaccinated patients

A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.

Memorials for COVID-19 victims taking shape across US

A memorial grove to COVID-19 victims has been planted in Ohio, and governors and lawmakers elsewhere are pursuing similar permanent remembrances.

COVID-19: What to know about symptoms, the delta variant and vaccines

COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and vaccine rates are all increasing amid the spread of the delta variant. Here are some answers to common questions about the variant and the vaccines.

COVID-19 cases growing faster in Minnesota's Black community

The latest data on the coronavirus in Minnesota shows the number of new cases is growing much faster in the Black community, which is seeing nearly twice the per capita case growth of any other racial or ethnic group.

Home Depot requires employees to wear masks, will offer masks to customers

Home Depot will require all employees contractors and vendors to wear masks inside their stores, distribution centers, office locations and customer homes.

How Minnesotans can claim their $100 COVID-19 vaccine reward

Starting Wednesday, Minnesotans can now submit their request to get a $100 reward from the State of Minnesota for getting their COVID-19 vaccine. 

NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness

New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.

MPCA extends air quality alert for northern Minnesota through Aug. 4

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency extended the current air quality alert until Wednesday, August 4, at 9 p.m. for the northern half of Minnesota. The air quality alert for the rest of Minnesota expired Tuesday.

UK scientists say variant that can evade COVID-19 vaccines ‘almost certain’

Scientists in the U.K. said a COVID-19 variant with the ability to evade current vaccines is highly likely and will most likely require a new vaccine, possibly in the form of a yearly booster.

University of St. Thomas requires COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff this fall

The University of St. Thomas announced it will require students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to campus this fall.

Minnesota employers mandate vaccines, masks for workers as COVID cases rise

Major Minnesota employers and education institutions are imposing mask mandates and vaccine requirements for workers to slow a COVID-19 surge across the country.

University of Minnesota reimposes indoor mask mandate

The University of Minnesota is reinstituting its indoor mask mandate for everyone on campus, regardless of vaccination status, starting Tuesday.  

Louisiana brings back statewide mask mandate amid delta-driven COVID-19 surge

Louisiana is reenacting a statewide mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents across all indoor locations, including schools and colleges.