COVID-19 cases up among all age groups in Minnesota, especially children and younger adults
COVID-19 cases are going up in all age groups in Minnesota, especially among children and younger adults, Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said Thursday.
COVID-19 cases are going up in all age groups in Minnesota, especially among children and younger adults, Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said Thursday.
Minnesota launches COVID-19 vaccination bus clinics
Minnesota is launching a fleet of buses to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinics that will reach underserved communities statewide in order to create more equitable access to the vaccine.
Minnesota is launching a fleet of buses to hold COVID-19 vaccination clinics that will reach underserved communities statewide in order to create more equitable access to the vaccine.
FDA finds multiple ‘quality issues’ at Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine plant in Baltimore
The FDA inspection found the plant was "not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition," and procedures to prevent cross-contamination were “not followed in the execution of production.”
The FDA inspection found the plant was "not maintained in a clean and sanitary condition," and procedures to prevent cross-contamination were “not followed in the execution of production.”
Biden announces tax credits for small businesses offering paid leave for COVID-19 vaccination
Biden announced the launch of a tax credit for small businesses to provide paid leave for those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially needing to take time off to recover from side effects.
Biden announced the launch of a tax credit for small businesses to provide paid leave for those getting vaccinated against COVID-19 or potentially needing to take time off to recover from side effects.
Minnesota reports 1,611 new COVID-19 cases, 13 more deaths Wednesday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,611 new COVID-19 cases and 13 more deaths Wednesday.
Minnesota health officials reported 1,611 new COVID-19 cases and 13 more deaths Wednesday.
Minnesota reports 1,189 new COVID-19 cases, 5 more deaths Tuesday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,189 new COVID-19 cases and five more deaths Tuesday.
Minnesota health officials reported 1,189 new COVID-19 cases and five more deaths Tuesday.
EU regulator finds ‘possible link’ between J&J vaccine and rare clots, says benefits outweigh risks
Experts at the agency reiterated that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s benefits outweigh the risks.
Experts at the agency reiterated that the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine’s benefits outweigh the risks.
Potential COVID-19 antiviral drug being tested in humans after proving effective in hamster study
An experimental drug to treat COVID-19, which can be taken orally, is now being tested in humans after showing early promise and effectiveness in hamsters.
An experimental drug to treat COVID-19, which can be taken orally, is now being tested in humans after showing early promise and effectiveness in hamsters.
Minnesota reports 1,292 new COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths Monday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,292 new COVID-19 cases and six more deaths Monday.
Minnesota health officials reported 1,292 new COVID-19 cases and six more deaths Monday.
Multiple over-the-counter COVID-19 tests now available at stores nationwide
Multiple COVID-19 tests will be available at stores nationwide beginning this week, without the need for a prescription. They range in price from $23.99 to $119.99.
Multiple COVID-19 tests will be available at stores nationwide beginning this week, without the need for a prescription. They range in price from $23.99 to $119.99.
Half of US adults have now received at least one shot of COVID-19 vaccine, CDC says
The CDC said Sunday that half of all adults in the U.S. have now received at least one COVID-19 shot.
The CDC said Sunday that half of all adults in the U.S. have now received at least one COVID-19 shot.
Minnesota reports 1,847 new COVID-19 cases, 15 more deaths Sunday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,847 new COVID-19 cases and 15 more deaths Sunday.
Minnesota health officials reported 1,847 new COVID-19 cases and 15 more deaths Sunday.
Fauci says he expects J&J vaccine to resume later this week
The United States will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
The United States will likely move to resume Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine this coming week, possibly with restrictions or broader warnings after reports of some very rare blood clot cases, Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
Toddler comes home after spending nearly 700 days in hospital for heart defect
Valentina Garnetti will turn two years old next month and has already spent most of her life inside a hospital room.
Valentina Garnetti will turn two years old next month and has already spent most of her life inside a hospital room.
Global COVID-19 death toll passes 3 million people
The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.
The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.
Regulators issue warning about Peloton treadmill after child dies, 40 others injured
Safety regulators are warning people with kids and pets to immediately stop using a treadmill made by Peloton after one child died and nearly 40 others were injured.
Safety regulators are warning people with kids and pets to immediately stop using a treadmill made by Peloton after one child died and nearly 40 others were injured.
Spring allergy season hitting harder and earlier, allergists say
If you suffer from spring allergies and feel like you’re being hit harder and earlier this year – it’s not your imagination.
If you suffer from spring allergies and feel like you’re being hit harder and earlier this year – it’s not your imagination.
Biden administration to invest $1.7B to identify, track coronavirus variants
The Biden administration says the U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations whose spread could trigger another pandemic wave.
The Biden administration says the U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus mutations whose spread could trigger another pandemic wave.
50% of Minnesota adults have at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
Around 50% of Minnesota adults now have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the latest state health department data shows.
Around 50% of Minnesota adults now have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the latest state health department data shows.
Minnesota deaths from alcohol use increased in 2020, pandemic possible factor
The COVID-19 pandemic may have played a role in an increase of deaths in Minnesota from alcohol use last year, according to preliminary data from the Minnesota Department of Health.
The COVID-19 pandemic may have played a role in an increase of deaths in Minnesota from alcohol use last year, according to preliminary data from the Minnesota Department of Health.