Making an impact against ovarian cancer
There is no early detection test for ovarian cancer and the symptoms often mimic other common problems. That?s why the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance or MOCA works to raise awareness each September. Mary Pat Oslund, an ovarian cancer survivor and co-chair of MOCA?s HOM Teal Strides for Ovarian Cancer event, joined the FOX 9 Morning News to share what women need to know and how you can get involved all month long.
There is no early detection test for ovarian cancer and the symptoms often mimic other common problems. That?s why the Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance or MOCA works to raise awareness each September. Mary Pat Oslund, an ovarian cancer survivor and co-chair of MOCA?s HOM Teal Strides for Ovarian Cancer event, joined the FOX 9 Morning News to share what women need to know and how you can get involved all month long.
'AntiVaxMomma' sold hundreds of bogus vaccination cards, prosecutors say
Authorities say a New Jersey woman with the Instagram handle AntiVaxMomma sold several hundred fake COVID-19 vaccination cards at $200 a pop to New York City-area jab dodgers, including people working in hospitals and nursing homes.
Authorities say a New Jersey woman with the Instagram handle AntiVaxMomma sold several hundred fake COVID-19 vaccination cards at $200 a pop to New York City-area jab dodgers, including people working in hospitals and nursing homes.
Drug Overdose Awareness Day offers reflection after Minnesota sees record deaths in 2020
For many families across Minnesota, Thursday marked a day of both loss and hope as they reflected on Drug Overdose Awareness Day.
For many families across Minnesota, Thursday marked a day of both loss and hope as they reflected on Drug Overdose Awareness Day.
Hennepin County expands program embedding social workers in police departments
In Hennepin County, more social workers will be joining the ranks of local police departments.
In Hennepin County, more social workers will be joining the ranks of local police departments.
EU has fully vaccinated 70% of adults against COVID-19, officials say
The percentage of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the EU has surpassed the U.S., which has fully vaccinated 63.4% of adults.
The percentage of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the EU has surpassed the U.S., which has fully vaccinated 63.4% of adults.
Ohio hospital ordered to treat COVID-19 patient with ivermectin despite FDA warning
A judge has ordered West Chester Hospital to treat COVID-19 patient Jeffery Smith with an anti-parasitic drug despite opposition from U.S. health officials.
A judge has ordered West Chester Hospital to treat COVID-19 patient Jeffery Smith with an anti-parasitic drug despite opposition from U.S. health officials.
CDC sees ‘rapid increase’ of severe illnesses from ivermectin use for COVID-19
A new report shows a rise in severe illnesses as more people defiantly use an anti-parasitic drug to treat COVID-19 infections.
A new report shows a rise in severe illnesses as more people defiantly use an anti-parasitic drug to treat COVID-19 infections.
Nearly 1,200 Minnesotans have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine at Minnesota State Fair
Nearly 1,200 Minnesotans have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine at the Minnesota State Fair so far.
Nearly 1,200 Minnesotans have gotten a COVID-19 vaccine at the Minnesota State Fair so far.
Use of certain N95 masks should stop due to ‘serious’ quality concerns, FDA says
Certain N95 masks from Shanghai Dasheng should no longer be used by health care workers due to a failure to “implement, maintain, and control a quality management system,” the FDA said.
Certain N95 masks from Shanghai Dasheng should no longer be used by health care workers due to a failure to “implement, maintain, and control a quality management system,” the FDA said.
5 Republican-run states under federal investigation for banning masks in schools
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
The Education Department says it’s investigating five Republican-led states that have banned or limited mask requirements in schools, saying the policies could amount to discrimination against students with disabilities or health conditions.
14 YMCAs in Twin Cities offering COVID-19 vaccine clinics in September, October
Minnesota and the YMCA are teaming up to put on a series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics at YMCA locations across the Twin Cities in September and October with the goal of getting more people ages 12 and older vaccinated.
Minnesota and the YMCA are teaming up to put on a series of COVID-19 vaccine clinics at YMCA locations across the Twin Cities in September and October with the goal of getting more people ages 12 and older vaccinated.
Officials see increase in mosquitoes throughout metro, expect more after rainfall
Officials say that for the first time this year, weekly mosquito numbers exceeded the 10-year average - even before this past weekend's rain. Now, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says it's expecting numbers to increase significantly this week and next.
Officials say that for the first time this year, weekly mosquito numbers exceeded the 10-year average - even before this past weekend's rain. Now, the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District says it's expecting numbers to increase significantly this week and next.
European Union takes US off safe travel list, recommends reinstating restrictions
The decision to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel reverses advice from June, when the European Council recommended lifting restrictions on U.S. travelers.
The decision to remove the U.S. from a safe list of countries for nonessential travel reverses advice from June, when the European Council recommended lifting restrictions on U.S. travelers.
Anti-parasite drug for animals ivermectin flying off store shelves as COVID spikes
The drug has been reportedly flying off stores shelves in multiple states even though it has not been approved for treating or preventing COVID-19 in humans.
The drug has been reportedly flying off stores shelves in multiple states even though it has not been approved for treating or preventing COVID-19 in humans.
Child obesity increased during COVID-19 pandemic: study
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
A new study found the prevalence of obesity between the ages of 5 and 11 jumped by about 9.5% during the pandemic.
30-year-old who led anti-mask efforts in Texas community dies of COVID-19
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
A man who led efforts in his community against wearing masks and other preventative measures during the pandemic has died from COVID-19, one month after being admitted to the emergency room.
Group rallies against vaccine mandates at Minnesota State Capitol
Days after the FDA gave full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for adults, triggering some companies to move forward with new vaccine requirements, a group gathered in the Minnesota State Capitol to oppose mandates.
Days after the FDA gave full approval to the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for adults, triggering some companies to move forward with new vaccine requirements, a group gathered in the Minnesota State Capitol to oppose mandates.
Teacher took off mask for read-aloud and infected half the class with COVID-19, CDC report says
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
Health officials investigated a COVID-19 delta outbreak at an elementary school in California and found an unvaccinated, infected teacher who read aloud to students without a mask started the spread.
COVID-19 contact tracing takes back seat during latest surge
Health officials say with the overwhelming number of new cases, they’re not able to track every case and instead try to focus on infections that could have exposed large numbers of people or vulnerable groups.
Health officials say with the overwhelming number of new cases, they’re not able to track every case and instead try to focus on infections that could have exposed large numbers of people or vulnerable groups.
University of Minnesota students add COVID-19 vaccine status to school year checklist
University of Minnesota students are starting to move-in on campus and this year there’s one more item on their checklist: submitting their COVID-19 vaccination status.
University of Minnesota students are starting to move-in on campus and this year there’s one more item on their checklist: submitting their COVID-19 vaccination status.