Up to 50,000 COVID-19 cases can be traced back to Mardi Gras 2020, study finds
A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.
A new study shows the lack of COVID-19 safety regulations during last year’s Mardi Gras at the dawn of the pandemic likely caused it to be a superspreader event that spawned up to 50,000 cases.
Minnesota launches 4 new National Suicide Prevention Lifeline call centers
Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota is opening four new call centers for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in an effort to provide more mental health support to residents.
Governor Tim Walz announced that Minnesota is opening four new call centers for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in an effort to provide more mental health support to residents.
Minnesota reports 2nd child death from COVID-19
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 677 new COVID-19 cases and 11 more deaths Wednesday, one of whom was a child.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 677 new COVID-19 cases and 11 more deaths Wednesday, one of whom was a child.
Two masks are better at stopping COVID-19 spread than one, CDC study finds
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against coronavirus spread.
House requests briefing from postmaster general about ‘alarmingly high’ COVID-19 infections among USPS workers
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
The House Oversight Committee has asked USPS postmaster general Louis DeJoy to address the “alarmingly high numbers of coronavirus infections and deaths suffered by postal workers.”
South Africa pivots to unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine after scrapping AstraZeneca
South Africa's health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers next week.
South Africa's health minister says the country will begin administering the unapproved Johnson & Johnson vaccine to its front-line health workers next week.
Routine doctor visits down for kids, why they're still important during the pandemic
Dr. Madeleine Gagnon joined the Buzz to chat about the importance of preventative care and vaccinations for kids during the pandemic.
Dr. Madeleine Gagnon joined the Buzz to chat about the importance of preventative care and vaccinations for kids during the pandemic.
Pete Buttigieg to quarantine after security agent tests positive for COVID-19
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will quarantine for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive Monday for the coronavirus.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will quarantine for 14 days after a member of his security detail tested positive Monday for the coronavirus.
Minnesota teen battling rare form of leukemia launches fundraiser for cancer research
A teenager in Blaine, who is battling a rare form of leukemia, is on a mission.
A teenager in Blaine, who is battling a rare form of leukemia, is on a mission.
Coronavirus variants: Experts fear mutations could mean COVID-19 reinfections
Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect a person against getting infected again with some of the new variants emerging around the world.
Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect a person against getting infected again with some of the new variants emerging around the world.
Minnesota COVID-19 vaccine pace moves ahead of US average, as hospitals backtrack from concerns
Minnesota's coronavirus vaccination pace has moved ahead of the U.S. average, as Minnesota hospitals backtracked from concerns about the state's vaccine rollout.
Minnesota's coronavirus vaccination pace has moved ahead of the U.S. average, as Minnesota hospitals backtracked from concerns about the state's vaccine rollout.
Minnesota expands access to COVID-19 vaccinations at pharmacies
More Minnesotans will have access to COVID-19 vaccinations at pharmacies across the state this week, Gov. Tim Walz’s office announced Monday.
More Minnesotans will have access to COVID-19 vaccinations at pharmacies across the state this week, Gov. Tim Walz’s office announced Monday.
Minnesota opens new COVID-19 community vaccination site in Rochester
Minnesota is opening a new COVID-19 community vaccination site in Rochester this week, the third such site in the state, Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday.
Minnesota is opening a new COVID-19 community vaccination site in Rochester this week, the third such site in the state, Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday.
CDC predicts COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. could hit 534,000 by month’s end
The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.
The CDC predicts the COVID-19 death rate will slowly decline throughout February, but that at least 60,000 more deaths are to be expected in the next few weeks.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout halted in South Africa after shot appears less effective against variant
South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.
South Africa is considering giving a COVID-19 vaccine that is still in the testing phase to health workers, after suspending the rollout of another shot that preliminary data indicated may be only minimally effective against the mutated form of the virus dominating the country.
Over 550K Minnesotans have now received 1st COVID-19 vaccine dose
At least 556,482 people in Minnesota have now received at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, or 12.9% of the state’s adult population.
At least 556,482 people in Minnesota have now received at least the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, or 12.9% of the state’s adult population.
AstraZeneca tweaking COVID-19 vaccine to fight South African variant
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
The lead researcher of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine says she expects to have a modified jab to cope with the South Africa coronavirus variant by the autumn.
MDH launching podcast to connect with people battling addiction
Among the unintended consequences of lockdowns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has been a spike in drug addiction.
Among the unintended consequences of lockdowns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has been a spike in drug addiction.
Minnesota hospitals say state's COVID-19 vaccine rollout at 'untenable crossroads'
In a letter to Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm on Friday, Minnesota Hospital Association chief executive Rahul Koranne called on health officials to end a vaccine lottery for health care providers and send more doses straight to those providers.
In a letter to Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm on Friday, Minnesota Hospital Association chief executive Rahul Koranne called on health officials to end a vaccine lottery for health care providers and send more doses straight to those providers.
Former Gophers running back reaches fundraising goal to launch 'Suicide Survivor' organization
A former running back for the Minnesota Gophers who survived a suicide attempt has now reached his fundraising goal to launch an organization for people in similar situations.
A former running back for the Minnesota Gophers who survived a suicide attempt has now reached his fundraising goal to launch an organization for people in similar situations.