Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for all 1,100 employees
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis says it will require all of its 1,100 employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of next month.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis says it will require all of its 1,100 employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of next month.
Delta variant now most common COVID-19 strain, CDC prediction suggests
The delta variant has likely surpassed the alpha variant as the most common linage of COVID-19 in the United States, according to CDC data.
The delta variant has likely surpassed the alpha variant as the most common linage of COVID-19 in the United States, according to CDC data.
Minnesota reports 231 new COVID-19 cases from July 3-6
Minnesota health officials reported 231 new COVID-19 cases over the Fourth of July weekend. There were no deaths reported during that period.
Minnesota health officials reported 231 new COVID-19 cases over the Fourth of July weekend. There were no deaths reported during that period.
Minnesota on track to being first state with universal CMV screenings for newborns
The Minnesota Senate recently passed a piece of legislation called the Vivian Act. It’s a provision meant to bring awareness and universal screenings for cytomegalovirus, a virus that can cause life-changing consequences for 1 in 200 families, when a pregnant mother passes it on to her infant.
The Minnesota Senate recently passed a piece of legislation called the Vivian Act. It’s a provision meant to bring awareness and universal screenings for cytomegalovirus, a virus that can cause life-changing consequences for 1 in 200 families, when a pregnant mother passes it on to her infant.
Only 17K Minnesotans claimed COVID-19 vaccine rewards during June push
Minnesota offered freebies to the first 100,000 people who got a COVID-19 vaccine in June, but only 17,409 Minnesotans submitted requests for a reward, according to state health officials.
Minnesota offered freebies to the first 100,000 people who got a COVID-19 vaccine in June, but only 17,409 Minnesotans submitted requests for a reward, according to state health officials.
COVID-19 vaccine lotteries not associated with increased shots, study finds
Study focused on Ohio's 'Vax-a-Million' lottery, which launched when vaccine was made available to younger teens.
Study focused on Ohio's 'Vax-a-Million' lottery, which launched when vaccine was made available to younger teens.
Local Linkz mobile mentorship program launches this week
Local Linkz, a local non-profit mentorship program, is launching a new mobile mentorship program for young adults.
Local Linkz, a local non-profit mentorship program, is launching a new mobile mentorship program for young adults.
Duchess of Cambridge self-isolating after COVID-19 contact
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
The Duchess of Cambridge is self-isolating after coming into contact with someone who has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Fauci: 99.2% of US COVID-19 deaths involved unvaccinated people
Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.
Dr. Anthony Fauci continued his push for Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine as many deaths are attributed to unvaccinated people.
Tyson recalls ready-to-eat chicken products due to possible Listeria contamination
The frozen, fully cooked chicken products were produced at one plant located in Dexter, Missouri.
The frozen, fully cooked chicken products were produced at one plant located in Dexter, Missouri.
America misses Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal on Independence Day
The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.
The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.
Minnesota reports 116 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths Saturday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 116 new COVID-19 cases and five more deaths Saturday as vaccination efforts continue.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 116 new COVID-19 cases and five more deaths Saturday as vaccination efforts continue.
New CEO of Hazelden Betty Ford puts focus on increasing access to communities of color
After seeing demand for treatment services skyrocket amid the pandemic, the new CEO of Hazelden Betty Ford's focus is on increasing access, especially to communities of color.
After seeing demand for treatment services skyrocket amid the pandemic, the new CEO of Hazelden Betty Ford's focus is on increasing access, especially to communities of color.
Minnesota family shares window safety reminder for holiday getaways
A Minnesota family is urging families to check windows at their holiday getaways to help prevent children from falling out of windows.
A Minnesota family is urging families to check windows at their holiday getaways to help prevent children from falling out of windows.
Does new Alzheimer's drug work? It may take 9 years to find out
When a controversial Alzheimer’s drug won U.S. approval, surprise over the decision quickly turned to shock at how long it might take to find out if it really works — nine years.
When a controversial Alzheimer’s drug won U.S. approval, surprise over the decision quickly turned to shock at how long it might take to find out if it really works — nine years.
WHO warns of ‘very dangerous period’ fueled by delta variant
The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.
The World Health Organization is warning of new wave of coronavirus cases sweeping across the globe, driven by the highly infectious delta variant.
CDC warns parents to keep sick kids from contaminating pools
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning parents to not let their sick kids swim this summer to avoid spreading diseases such as crypto or norovirus.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning parents to not let their sick kids swim this summer to avoid spreading diseases such as crypto or norovirus.
CDC: Sharp decline in cancer screenings for women during COVID-19 pandemic
Cancer screenings for women, particularly low-income minority women, plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cancer screenings for women, particularly low-income minority women, plummeted during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Delta variant: J&J vaccine provides ‘strong’ protection, preliminary study says
Johnson & Johnson announced its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides “strong” protection against the delta variant and that their shot’s immune response lasts at least eight months.
Johnson & Johnson announced its one-shot COVID-19 vaccine provides “strong” protection against the delta variant and that their shot’s immune response lasts at least eight months.
Delta variant: ‘Surge response’ teams to deploy to US hot spots, White House says
The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.
The White House announced on Thursday “surge response” teams are ready to deploy more vaccinations, therapeutics and further assistance to delta variant hot spots in the U.S.