Only .01% of fully vaccinated Americans experienced breakthrough COVID infections through April, CDC says
The CDC said breakthrough infections were always expected and will remain possible until “population immunity reaches sufficient levels to further decrease transmission.”
The CDC said breakthrough infections were always expected and will remain possible until “population immunity reaches sufficient levels to further decrease transmission.”
Virtual vet visits growing in popularity
Telehealth is no longer just for humans! Veterinarian Dr. Eric Ruhland from St. Paul Pet Hospital joined the Buzz to chat about the expanding telehealth options for pets (and when you should still make an in-person appointment).
Telehealth is no longer just for humans! Veterinarian Dr. Eric Ruhland from St. Paul Pet Hospital joined the Buzz to chat about the expanding telehealth options for pets (and when you should still make an in-person appointment).
Minnesota reports 438 new COVID-19 cases, 12 more deaths Wednesday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 438 new COVID-19 cases and 12 more deaths Wednesday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 438 new COVID-19 cases and 12 more deaths Wednesday
US reaches 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC data says
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Siblings first to get bone marrow transplant to treat 'one in a million' genetic condition
"We came here knowing we were the first in the world and it was pretty nerve-wracking." For the first time, doctors used a bone marrow transplant to treat patients with multiple sulfatase deficiency.
"We came here knowing we were the first in the world and it was pretty nerve-wracking." For the first time, doctors used a bone marrow transplant to treat patients with multiple sulfatase deficiency.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12 after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds.
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12 after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds.
Any amount of alcohol consumption can harm brain, according to UK study
Researchers in England are recommending health officials revise drinking guidelines after finding that any amount of alcohol consumption can affect the brain.
Researchers in England are recommending health officials revise drinking guidelines after finding that any amount of alcohol consumption can affect the brain.
CDC warns Americans not to hug, kiss chickens amid salmonella outbreak
Federal health officials are warning people not to touch backyard poultry after reporting more than 100 cases of salmonella across 43 states.
Federal health officials are warning people not to touch backyard poultry after reporting more than 100 cases of salmonella across 43 states.
Minnesota reports 599 new COVID-19 cases, 9 more deaths Saturday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 599 new COVID-19 cases and nine more deaths Saturday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 599 new COVID-19 cases and nine more deaths Saturday.
COVID-19 death toll could be 2 to 3 times higher than recorded, WHO reports
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
The World Health Organization said up to eight million deaths may be linked to Covid-19, more than double the official data.
Nervous workers struggle to adjust to CDC's new mask policies
An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.
An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.
Fauci believes Biden ‘will attain’ July 4 70% vaccine goal
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the Biden administration’s goal to reach another COVID-19 vaccine milestone by July 4 is well within reach as coronavirus cases continue to decline and more people get vaccinated.
U of M study finds 3 factors for higher risk of poor COVID-19 outcomes
University of Minnesota researchers studied data to determine who is most at risk of COVID-19.
University of Minnesota researchers studied data to determine who is most at risk of COVID-19.
COVID-19 hospitalizations fall below 400 for 1st time since March
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 fell below 400 in Minnesota for the first time since March, MDH reported Friday.
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 fell below 400 in Minnesota for the first time since March, MDH reported Friday.
White House, dating apps team up to add VAX sticker on profiles
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
The largest dating apps in America are teaming up to encourage Americans to get vaccinated.
When do I still need to wear a mask?
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
Whether you still need to wear a mask depends mostly on whether or not you're vaccinated.
Big gaps in COVID-19 vaccine rates across the US worry health experts
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
A distinct geographic pattern has emerged in the U.S. drive to vanquish the coronavirus: The highest vaccination rates are concentrated in the Northeast, while the lowest ones are mostly in the South.
Pfizer, Moderna: 1st COVID-19 vaccine recipients could need booster by September
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
The CEOs of both Moderna and Pfizer said the first recipients of their companies’ COVID-19 vaccines could require a booster dose as soon as September, dependent upon authorization by the CDC and the FDA.
Mayo Clinic embracing digital changes to clinical trials
Innovations in conducting clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccine may forever transform the rollout of new drugs.
Innovations in conducting clinical trials for the COVID-19 vaccine may forever transform the rollout of new drugs.
CDC: More than 600K 12 to 15-year-olds have received COVID-19 vaccine
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.
On May 12, an advisory panel for the CDC voted to endorse the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for older children ages 12 to 15, one of the final steps toward making the shots widely available for the age group.