U.S. vaccine surplus grows by the day; expiration dates loom
The U.S. is confronted with an ever-growing surplus of COVID-19 vaccines, looming expiration dates and stubbornly lagging demand at a time when the developing world is clamoring for doses to stem a rise in infections.
The U.S. is confronted with an ever-growing surplus of COVID-19 vaccines, looming expiration dates and stubbornly lagging demand at a time when the developing world is clamoring for doses to stem a rise in infections.
FDA OKs just 10M J&J vaccine doses from troubled Baltimore plant
Two batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine manufactured at the troubled Baltimore plant have been authorized for use by the FDA. But many more must be thrown out.
Two batches of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine manufactured at the troubled Baltimore plant have been authorized for use by the FDA. But many more must be thrown out.
UnitedHealthcare delays policy that would deny coverage for ER visits deemed non-emergencies
Under the pending policy, UnitedHealthcare wouldn't cover ER visits it deems weren't a true emergency.
Under the pending policy, UnitedHealthcare wouldn't cover ER visits it deems weren't a true emergency.
CDC: Heart inflammation in young males higher than expected after COVID-19 vaccine
The CDC said reports of heart inflammation after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in male teens and young adults are higher than expected.
The CDC said reports of heart inflammation after the second dose of Pfizer or Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in male teens and young adults are higher than expected.
CDC issues health advisory of increased RSV across southern US
RSV is primarily spread via respiratory droplets when a person coughs or sneezes, and through direct contact with a contaminated surface. RSV can be associated with severe disease in young children and older adults.
RSV is primarily spread via respiratory droplets when a person coughs or sneezes, and through direct contact with a contaminated surface. RSV can be associated with severe disease in young children and older adults.
2 test positive for COVID-19 on 1st fully vaccinated Celebrity cruise
Two people on a fully vaccinated Celebrity Millennium cruise are isolating aboard the ship after testing positive for COVID-19.
Two people on a fully vaccinated Celebrity Millennium cruise are isolating aboard the ship after testing positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccines: Biden asks world leaders to join US in donating doses
President Joe Biden is calling on global leaders to follow his lead in sharing coronavirus vaccines with struggling nations around the world.
President Joe Biden is calling on global leaders to follow his lead in sharing coronavirus vaccines with struggling nations around the world.
Minnesota reports 175 new COVID-19 cases, 7 deaths Thursday as test positivity rate keeps dropping
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 175 new cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths Thursday as the state’s seven-day average positivity rate continues to steadily decline.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 175 new cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths Thursday as the state’s seven-day average positivity rate continues to steadily decline.
Moderna asks FDA to expand COVID-19 vaccine authorization to ages 12 to 17
Moderna said it has asked the FDA to expand the emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 17, citing data from its ongoing trial.
Moderna said it has asked the FDA to expand the emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine to those aged 12 to 17, citing data from its ongoing trial.
Minnesota doctors say nationwide blood shortage is 'worst we've ever seen it'
A nationwide shortage of blood has doctors concerned, as some say it's the worst shortage they've ever seen.
A nationwide shortage of blood has doctors concerned, as some say it's the worst shortage they've ever seen.
Minnesota dad shares fireworks warning after suffering serious burns
Serious burns from lighting sparklers has a Minnesota dad warning others of fireworks safety this summer.
Serious burns from lighting sparklers has a Minnesota dad warning others of fireworks safety this summer.
US purchasing 500M more Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to share globally
The U.S. will buy 500 million more doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to share globally.
The U.S. will buy 500 million more doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to share globally.
Lack of COVID-19 shots puts Africa far behind in global vaccination effort
In the global race to vaccinate people against COVID-19, Africa is tragically at the back of the pack.
In the global race to vaccinate people against COVID-19, Africa is tragically at the back of the pack.
Minnesota reports 150 new COVID-19 cases, 8 more deaths Wednesday
Minnesota health officials reported 150 new cases of COVID-19 and eight deaths Wednesday. The state has now seen 603,144 COVID-19 cases and 7,477 deaths attributed to the disease since the pandemic began.
Minnesota health officials reported 150 new cases of COVID-19 and eight deaths Wednesday. The state has now seen 603,144 COVID-19 cases and 7,477 deaths attributed to the disease since the pandemic began.
Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccination prizes have lured few people
Promises of tickets to the fair or a state parks pass are luring few Minnesotans to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Promises of tickets to the fair or a state parks pass are luring few Minnesotans to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
Air quality alert issued for east-central Minnesota, including Twin Cities, Tuesday
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued an air quality alert for east-central Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issued an air quality alert for east-central Minnesota, including the Twin Cities, from noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Minnesota reports 125 new COVID-19 cases, 2 deaths Tuesday
Minnesota health officials reported 125 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths Tuesday. The state has now seen 603,005 COVID-19 cases and 7,469 deaths since the pandemic began.
Minnesota health officials reported 125 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths Tuesday. The state has now seen 603,005 COVID-19 cases and 7,469 deaths since the pandemic began.
As pandemic restrictions lift, common viruses make a comeback
As pandemic restrictions lift, doctors are seeing an uptick in illnesses that typically pop up during the winter, particularly upper respiratory virus cases.
As pandemic restrictions lift, doctors are seeing an uptick in illnesses that typically pop up during the winter, particularly upper respiratory virus cases.
New treatment center focuses on reconnecting mothers with children
The isolation of the pandemic has made it especially difficult for those who struggle with addiction and recovery, and especially for women.
The isolation of the pandemic has made it especially difficult for those who struggle with addiction and recovery, and especially for women.
Slowed COVID-19 vaccinations endanger Biden’s July 4 goal
Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that will get people to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots.
Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that will get people to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots.