Minnesota businesses await more guidance in wake of Biden vaccine mandate
President Joe Biden announced COVID-19 vaccine mandates as part of his latest response plan, but Minnesota business owners are still waiting for more guidance as the dust settles.
President Joe Biden announced COVID-19 vaccine mandates as part of his latest response plan, but Minnesota business owners are still waiting for more guidance as the dust settles.
Study: 80% of COVID-19 patients suffer 1 or more long-term effects
Researchers who analyzed more than 18,000 studies found that 80% of people who were infected with COVID-19 suffered one or more of the long-term effects associated with the novel coronavirus.
Researchers who analyzed more than 18,000 studies found that 80% of people who were infected with COVID-19 suffered one or more of the long-term effects associated with the novel coronavirus.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar reveals breast cancer diagnosis, says treatment went well
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar revealed Thursday she underwent treatment for breast cancer earlier this year.
U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar revealed Thursday she underwent treatment for breast cancer earlier this year.
Biden announces vaccine mandate for employers with more than 100 workers
President Joe Biden announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
President Joe Biden announced sweeping new federal vaccine requirements affecting as many as 100 million Americans in an all-out effort to increase COVID-19 vaccinations and curb the surging delta variant.
Minnesota Nurses Association supports 'voluntary' COVID-19 vaccination amid hospital mandates
As hospital systems across Minnesota are implementing vaccine mandates for employees amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnesota Nurses Association is expressing support for "voluntary" vaccination programs, according to a statement.
As hospital systems across Minnesota are implementing vaccine mandates for employees amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Minnesota Nurses Association is expressing support for "voluntary" vaccination programs, according to a statement.
Minneapolis Public Schools weigh vaccine mandate for teachers, staff
Under the resolution up for consideration, teachers, staff, volunteers, and contractors who work directly with students would be required to either get vaccinated or undergo regular testing.
Under the resolution up for consideration, teachers, staff, volunteers, and contractors who work directly with students would be required to either get vaccinated or undergo regular testing.
Fall allergies will be in 'full force' this year, experts say
According to meteorologists, fall allergies are often triggered by ragweed and the presence of mold.
According to meteorologists, fall allergies are often triggered by ragweed and the presence of mold.
Long COVID-19: Can children suffer long-term symptoms after infection?
Estimates vary on how often these “long COVID” symptoms occur in kids.
Estimates vary on how often these “long COVID” symptoms occur in kids.
New data shows COVID-19 vaccines not linked to increased risk of miscarriage
New data shows COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are not linked to increased risk of miscarriage for pregnant women, HealthPartners announced Wednesday.
New data shows COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are not linked to increased risk of miscarriage for pregnant women, HealthPartners announced Wednesday.
COVID-19 vaccine or regular testing required for Minneapolis employees
Minneapolis city employees will now be required to get regular COVID-19 testing or be fully vaccinated against the virus, according to an emergency regulation issued by Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday.
Minneapolis city employees will now be required to get regular COVID-19 testing or be fully vaccinated against the virus, according to an emergency regulation issued by Mayor Jacob Frey on Wednesday.
Study: Delta’s pre-flight COVID-19 tests significantly decrease risk of infection
According to the study, the risk of infection after all passengers tested negative 72 hours in advance of the flight was less than 0.1 percent.
According to the study, the risk of infection after all passengers tested negative 72 hours in advance of the flight was less than 0.1 percent.
75% of US adults have received at least 1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC said this week.
Three-quarters of U.S. adults have now received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC said this week.
Report: COVID-19 pandemic driving alcohol sales in Wisconsin
A new report suggests people are buying dramatically more alcohol as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on.
A new report suggests people are buying dramatically more alcohol as the COVID-19 pandemic drags on.
Idaho hospitals rationing health care amid COVID-19 surge
The move came as the state's confirmed coronavirus cases skyrocketed in recent weeks. Idaho has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the U.S.
The move came as the state's confirmed coronavirus cases skyrocketed in recent weeks. Idaho has one of the lowest vaccination rates in the U.S.
Ivermectin poisoning calls have increased 163%, poison control centers report
In August 2021 alone, there were a total of 459 calls for ivermectin poisoning made to call centers across the country, which is a significant increase compared to the 58 calls made in the same month last year.
In August 2021 alone, there were a total of 459 calls for ivermectin poisoning made to call centers across the country, which is a significant increase compared to the 58 calls made in the same month last year.
More than 3,000 people got COVID-19 vaccines at Minnesota State Fair
More than 3,000 people got their COVID-19 vaccine at the Minnesota State Fair, Governor Tim Walz's office announced Tuesday.
More than 3,000 people got their COVID-19 vaccine at the Minnesota State Fair, Governor Tim Walz's office announced Tuesday.
Fully vaccinated people half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19, study suggests
A new study of breakthrough COVID-19 infections suggests fully vaccinated people are half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19 symptoms.
A new study of breakthrough COVID-19 infections suggests fully vaccinated people are half as likely to develop long-term COVID-19 symptoms.
Bystanders spring to action after Waseca coach goes into cardiac arrest at game
The Waseca varsity football team is celebrating not one but two victories Monday. Not only did the team defeat their opponent on Friday night, but they undoubtedly witnessed a miracle.
The Waseca varsity football team is celebrating not one but two victories Monday. Not only did the team defeat their opponent on Friday night, but they undoubtedly witnessed a miracle.
'It's overwhelming': Minnesota healthcare workers share stresses of latest COVID surge
The latest COVID-19 numbers show that new cases are still on the rise in Minnesota. Meanwhile, the number of ICU beds filled with COVID patients is also rising.
The latest COVID-19 numbers show that new cases are still on the rise in Minnesota. Meanwhile, the number of ICU beds filled with COVID patients is also rising.
Study: ‘Reappraisal’ can ease anxiety, depression amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new study suggests people can decrease negative emotions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic if they can adapt to a new perspective.
A new study suggests people can decrease negative emotions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic if they can adapt to a new perspective.