Push for law enforcement to get COVID-19 vaccinations before Chauvin trial
Law enforcement officers, who are expected to handle the security for the upcoming trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, are wondering if they will be receiving the COVID-19 vaccine before the court proceedings begin.
Law enforcement officers, who are expected to handle the security for the upcoming trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, are wondering if they will be receiving the COVID-19 vaccine before the court proceedings begin.
Minnesota turns Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul into vaccine clinic
Thousands of teachers and childcare workers in the Twin Cities are ready to line up to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Thousands of teachers and childcare workers in the Twin Cities are ready to line up to get the coronavirus vaccine.
Minnesota 'very close' to vaccinating all health care workers; feds will send more doses
Minnesota and its federal partners will soon have vaccinated 10 percent of Minnesota adults against the coronavirus while the state grapples with a supply shortage as it races to end the pandemic.
Minnesota and its federal partners will soon have vaccinated 10 percent of Minnesota adults against the coronavirus while the state grapples with a supply shortage as it races to end the pandemic.
COVID-19 variant found in Brazil, South Africa could pose higher reinfection risk, study suggests
Researchers analyzing preliminary data of recently discovered COVID-19 mutations in South Africa and Brazil say the new variants exhibit a higher possibility of reinfection as well as evasion of immune responses.
Researchers analyzing preliminary data of recently discovered COVID-19 mutations in South Africa and Brazil say the new variants exhibit a higher possibility of reinfection as well as evasion of immune responses.
At least 90,000 more Americans projected to die from COVID-19 in the next 4 weeks, White House warns
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
The Biden administration is projecting that as many as 90,000 Americans will die from the coronavirus in the next four weeks.
'Don’t forget me': Independent-living elderly hope they aren’t left behind in vaccine program
This week nearly 200,000 Minnesotans older than the age of 65 entered their name into a lottery system with the hopes of being randomly selected to receive the COVID19 vaccine. Among them are elderly individuals who live independently and haven’t had access to the vaccine through assisted living programs.
This week nearly 200,000 Minnesotans older than the age of 65 entered their name into a lottery system with the hopes of being randomly selected to receive the COVID19 vaccine. Among them are elderly individuals who live independently and haven’t had access to the vaccine through assisted living programs.
Rural Minnesota counties work to vaccinate with fewer resources and staff
As the vaccination rollout continues around the state of Minnesota, health officials in the more rural areas are struggling with fewer resources and staff, making the process more straining and time-consuming.
As the vaccination rollout continues around the state of Minnesota, health officials in the more rural areas are struggling with fewer resources and staff, making the process more straining and time-consuming.
New Minnesota COVID-19 vaccine lottery gives seniors 24 hours to sign up
Minnesotans ages 65 and older have until 5 a.m. Wednesday morning to sign up to be entered into a lottery to receive a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
Minnesotans ages 65 and older have until 5 a.m. Wednesday morning to sign up to be entered into a lottery to receive a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
Vice President Kamala Harris, second gentleman Doug Emhoff receive 2nd COVID-19 vaccine
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff got their second round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Vice President Kamala Harris and second gentleman Doug Emhoff got their second round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
WHO doesn’t recommend Moderna vaccine for pregnant women, unless at risk of high exposure
The World Health Organization released recommendations for the Moderna vaccine, saying it is “currently not recommended” for pregnant women unless they are at high risk of exposure.
The World Health Organization released recommendations for the Moderna vaccine, saying it is “currently not recommended” for pregnant women unless they are at high risk of exposure.
Minnesotans 65 and older will now be randomly selected to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Minnesota is eliminating the first come, first serve system for COVID-19 vaccine appointments for people ages 65 and older. Instead, people 65 and older can pre-register on the state’s online vaccine portal starting Tuesday for a chance to be randomly selected for an appointment.
Minnesota is eliminating the first come, first serve system for COVID-19 vaccine appointments for people ages 65 and older. Instead, people 65 and older can pre-register on the state’s online vaccine portal starting Tuesday for a chance to be randomly selected for an appointment.
First known U.S. case of Brazilian COVID-19 variant discovered in Minnesota
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
A variant of COVID-19 that originated in Brazil has been discovered in a Minnesota patient, officials say. It is the first known case documented in the United States.
Pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic open at Xcel Energy Center this week for teachers, child care workers
Minnesota will administer approximately 15,000 COVID-vaccines to teachers, school staff and child care workers in the Twin Cities metro at a mass vaccination pilot event at the Xcel Energy Center this week.
Minnesota will administer approximately 15,000 COVID-vaccines to teachers, school staff and child care workers in the Twin Cities metro at a mass vaccination pilot event at the Xcel Energy Center this week.
More than 13,000 Minnesotans received COVID-19 vaccine over past 3 days
Minnesota health officials say 13,369 educators, child care providers and people over the age of 65 were vaccinated over the last several days.
Minnesota health officials say 13,369 educators, child care providers and people over the age of 65 were vaccinated over the last several days.
Walmart expects to deliver up to 13M COVID-19 vaccine doses per month
Walmart announced Friday that it expects to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month "when supply and allocations allow."
Walmart announced Friday that it expects to deliver up to 13 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine per month "when supply and allocations allow."
Walz, health officials debate how to handle 11,000 seniors waitlisted for COVID vaccine
Gov. Tim Walz's administration is debating how to handle the 11,000 seniors who were waitlisted for a coronavirus vaccine during this week's sign-up period.
Gov. Tim Walz's administration is debating how to handle the 11,000 seniors who were waitlisted for a coronavirus vaccine during this week's sign-up period.
CDC changes guidance for 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccines amid shortages
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance regarding the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine amid nationwide shortages and widespread confusion plaguing vaccination efforts in many states.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance regarding the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine amid nationwide shortages and widespread confusion plaguing vaccination efforts in many states.
UK COVID-19 variant ‘may be’ more deadly, prime minister says
There is emerging evidence to suggest that the recently discovered, highly transmissible COVID-19 variant first reported in the United Kingdom is potentially more deadly, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
There is emerging evidence to suggest that the recently discovered, highly transmissible COVID-19 variant first reported in the United Kingdom is potentially more deadly, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said.
Minnesota reports 1,525 new COVID-19 cases, 21 deaths Friday
Minnesota health officials reported 1,525 new cases of COVID-19 and 21 additional deaths Friday.
Minnesota health officials reported 1,525 new cases of COVID-19 and 21 additional deaths Friday.
Minnesota vaccine sites administer nearly 2,400 first doses on opening day
A new vaccination effort kicks off in Minnesota Thursday, expanding vaccine availability to people 65 years of age and older as well as educators.
A new vaccination effort kicks off in Minnesota Thursday, expanding vaccine availability to people 65 years of age and older as well as educators.