Study: J&J COVID-19 vaccine significantly less effective against delta variant
Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”
Study authors found that while the two-dose vaccines were 94-95% effective in preventing COVID-19 from the delta and lambda variants, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine had only 66.9% efficacy “in preventing moderate to severe disease.”
Monkey B virus: Veterinarian dies in 1st case reported in China
A veterinary surgeon who died in May has become the first reported Monkey B virus case in China, according to the China Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A veterinary surgeon who died in May has become the first reported Monkey B virus case in China, according to the China Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Carver Lake beach in Woodbury closed due to blue-green algae
Officials in Woodbury, Minnesota are advising people and pets to stay out of Carver Lake due to a blue-green algae bloom in the lake that could potentially be toxic.
Officials in Woodbury, Minnesota are advising people and pets to stay out of Carver Lake due to a blue-green algae bloom in the lake that could potentially be toxic.
MDH: 99.9% of vaccinated Minnesotans have not gotten COVID-19
Minnesota health officials report 99.9% of Minnesotans who are vaccinated against COVID-19 have not contracted the virus.
Minnesota health officials report 99.9% of Minnesotans who are vaccinated against COVID-19 have not contracted the virus.
Minnesota health officials see cases of Delta variant spreading
The Minnesota Department of Health says 99.9% of Minnesotans who are vaccinated have not gotten the coronavirus since. But among those who aren’t vaccinated, the new and highly-transmissible Delta variant of the disease is becoming more widespread.
The Minnesota Department of Health says 99.9% of Minnesotans who are vaccinated have not gotten the coronavirus since. But among those who aren’t vaccinated, the new and highly-transmissible Delta variant of the disease is becoming more widespread.
Health officials urge vaccination as COVID-19 cases rise across the country
As a new COVID-19 surge continues across the country, people are being urged to go out and get vaccinated if they haven’t already. Minnesota's most recent data shows that about 67.8% of those age 16 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
As a new COVID-19 surge continues across the country, people are being urged to go out and get vaccinated if they haven’t already. Minnesota's most recent data shows that about 67.8% of those age 16 and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Nurses union calls on CDC to reinstate universal mask guidelines
In a letter addressed to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, the National Nurses Union called on the agency to reinstate universal mask-wearing guidelines and to implement more robust data tracking for infections among health care workers and breakthrough cases.
In a letter addressed to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the CDC, the National Nurses Union called on the agency to reinstate universal mask-wearing guidelines and to implement more robust data tracking for infections among health care workers and breakthrough cases.
AAP: Students, staff should wear masks in schools — regardless of vaccination status
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.
The American Academy of Pediatrics released a set of recommendations ahead of the upcoming school year to help stave off further growth of the COVID-19 pandemic. The recommendations include vaccinations for all eligible people and mask-wearing in class, regardless of vaccination status.
After winning championship, Minnesota softball team sends trophy to teammate battling cancer
A Minnesota traveling softball team is practicing some outstanding sportsmanship both on and off the field. After winning a state title, they gave a heartwarming show of support to one of their teammates fighting cancer.
A Minnesota traveling softball team is practicing some outstanding sportsmanship both on and off the field. After winning a state title, they gave a heartwarming show of support to one of their teammates fighting cancer.
As COVID-19 cases rise in US, surgeon general expresses worry
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is worried about what lies ahead with cases of COVID-19 increasing in every state.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is worried about what lies ahead with cases of COVID-19 increasing in every state.
Just 1% in world's poorest countries have gotten first dose of vaccine
Poor countries have vaccinated 1% of their population, compared with 55% in the United States and about 25% globally.
Poor countries have vaccinated 1% of their population, compared with 55% in the United States and about 25% globally.
Giants minor leaguer who attempted suicide last year joining front office
"Over the last year I've promoted self-love and self-care and the Giants are offering me the opportunity to transition to a role as a mental-health advocate," wrote San Francisco Giants minor leaguer Drew Robinson.
"Over the last year I've promoted self-love and self-care and the Giants are offering me the opportunity to transition to a role as a mental-health advocate," wrote San Francisco Giants minor leaguer Drew Robinson.
US to send first COVID-19 vaccine doses to Africa
The U.S. will begin making its first COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Africa in the coming days, with the ultimate goal of sharing 25 million doses this summer across the continent in partnership with the African Union.
The U.S. will begin making its first COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Africa in the coming days, with the ultimate goal of sharing 25 million doses this summer across the continent in partnership with the African Union.
COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12 likely approved later this year, FDA says
During an FDA stakeholder meeting on July 6, experts say approval for COVID-19 vaccines in children younger than 12 will likely not happen until later this year, citing safety precautions take longer than for older age groups.
During an FDA stakeholder meeting on July 6, experts say approval for COVID-19 vaccines in children younger than 12 will likely not happen until later this year, citing safety precautions take longer than for older age groups.
FDA to decide on full approval of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine by January
Pfizer is seeking to have its COVID-19 shot become the first fully approved vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
Pfizer is seeking to have its COVID-19 shot become the first fully approved vaccine against the novel coronavirus.
COVID-19 becoming ‘pandemic of the unvaccinated’, CDC director says
During a White House briefing, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said cases in the U.S. were up about 70% over the last week, hospital admissions were up 36% and deaths rose by 26%.
During a White House briefing, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said cases in the U.S. were up about 70% over the last week, hospital admissions were up 36% and deaths rose by 26%.
Hamline University requiring COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff
Hamline University will require students and employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the fall semester, according to university officials.
Hamline University will require students and employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine ahead of the fall semester, according to university officials.
Air quality alert extended for parts of northern Minnesota due to lingering wildfire smoke
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency extended its air quality alert for parts of northern Minnesota through Saturday due to smoke from wildfires up north and in Canada.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency extended its air quality alert for parts of northern Minnesota through Saturday due to smoke from wildfires up north and in Canada.
WHO says it was 'premature' to rule out lab leak as COVID-19 origin
The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak.
The head of the World Health Organization has acknowledged it was premature to rule out a potential link between the COVID-19 pandemic and a laboratory leak.
Nonprofit holds showcase to promote community, recovery through music
A Twin Cities organization is holding a showcase in an effort to build community and use the arts as a path out of isolation, depression, and addiction.
A Twin Cities organization is holding a showcase in an effort to build community and use the arts as a path out of isolation, depression, and addiction.