US vaccine rollout off to slow, messy start
The race to vaccinate millions of Americans is off to a slower, messier start than public health officials and leaders of the Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed had expected.
The race to vaccinate millions of Americans is off to a slower, messier start than public health officials and leaders of the Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed had expected.
Spain to keep registry of people who refuse COVID-19 vaccine, will share with EU: health minister
Spain will begin keeping a record of those who refuse a coronavirus vaccine and will share that information with other nations in the European Union, the country's health minister said Monday.
Spain will begin keeping a record of those who refuse a coronavirus vaccine and will share that information with other nations in the European Union, the country's health minister said Monday.
FDA recalls more hand sanitizers over potentially dangerous chemicals
The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) rolling list of potentially dangerous hand sanitizers has just expanded -- again.
The Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) rolling list of potentially dangerous hand sanitizers has just expanded -- again.
Minnesota reports 1 new COVID-19 death, but active cases at record high
The Minnesota Department of Health reported one new COVID-19 death on Monday, which is the fewest in a single day since mid-April. But there is currently a record number of active cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported one new COVID-19 death on Monday, which is the fewest in a single day since mid-April. But there is currently a record number of active cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota.
Dire days ahead: January could be 'worst' month in COVID-19 pandemic, experts warn
Public health experts are warning that the impact of holiday gatherings and travel could lead to a dire situation in January as the U.S. awaits a larger rollout of the vaccine to the general population.
Public health experts are warning that the impact of holiday gatherings and travel could lead to a dire situation in January as the U.S. awaits a larger rollout of the vaccine to the general population.
COVID-19 vaccinations begin at Minnesota nursing homes
Monday marked another step forward in the fight against COVID-19 as the next wave of vaccinations began at long-term care facilities in Minnesota.
Monday marked another step forward in the fight against COVID-19 as the next wave of vaccinations began at long-term care facilities in Minnesota.
Minnesota AG joins fight against 'silent epidemic' of youth suicide
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is working with a national nonprofit to fight the "silent epidemic" of youth and young adult suicide.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison is working with a national nonprofit to fight the "silent epidemic" of youth and young adult suicide.
Kamala Harris receives first dose of COVID-19 vaccine
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will receive their first round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, will receive their first round of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday.
COVID-19 vaccine rollout to US troops overseas gets underway
Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.
Troops based in Japan, South Korea and Europe were among the first to receive the vaccine amid rising cases of the coronavirus around the world.
Long-term care facilities in Minnesota to begin COVID-19 vaccinations on Monday
Some of Minnesota’s most vulnerable population will receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Monday.
Some of Minnesota’s most vulnerable population will receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine Monday.
Novavax begins Phase 3 testing of COVID-19 vaccine candidate
The candidate made by Novavax Inc. is the fifth to reach final-stage testing in the U.S. Some 30,000 volunteers are needed to prove if this vaccine — a different kind than its Pfizer and Moderna competitors — really works and is safe.
The candidate made by Novavax Inc. is the fifth to reach final-stage testing in the U.S. Some 30,000 volunteers are needed to prove if this vaccine — a different kind than its Pfizer and Moderna competitors — really works and is safe.
Shootings, killings are also rising as COVID-19 ravages US
Homicides in Detroit, New York, Philadelphia and other cities have topped 2019 numbers as violence surged while much of the U.S. struggled during the coronavirus pandemic.
Homicides in Detroit, New York, Philadelphia and other cities have topped 2019 numbers as violence surged while much of the U.S. struggled during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pandemic creates perfect storm for those seeking recovery from addiction
The pandemic has greatly changed life as we once knew it, but one of the hidden effects has been the upheaval it has caused on people in recovery from their addictions to alcohol or drugs.
The pandemic has greatly changed life as we once knew it, but one of the hidden effects has been the upheaval it has caused on people in recovery from their addictions to alcohol or drugs.
COVID-19 and addiction recovery: Sobriety is still possible
In a month where people count down the days to Christmas, Mark counts up the days of his sobriety.
In a month where people count down the days to Christmas, Mark counts up the days of his sobriety.
Online group therapy serves as addiction recovery lifeline during pandemic
During the pandemic, the separation from others has created the space for substance abuse and addition when no one else is watching.
During the pandemic, the separation from others has created the space for substance abuse and addition when no one else is watching.
AstraZeneca believes vaccine will work against COVID-19 variant
The head of drugmaker AstraZeneca said Sunday that researchers believe the shot will be effective against a new variant of the virus driving a rapid surge in infections in Britain.
The head of drugmaker AstraZeneca said Sunday that researchers believe the shot will be effective against a new variant of the virus driving a rapid surge in infections in Britain.
Black doctor dies of COVID-19 after posting video claiming racist treatment by hospital
A Black doctor who died battling COVID-19 complained of racist medical care in widely-shared social media posts.
A Black doctor who died battling COVID-19 complained of racist medical care in widely-shared social media posts.
Twin Cities Santa Claus receives kidney transplant in time for holidays
The holiday season for Twin Cities Santa Claus is already looking merry and bright after receiving a kidney transplant.
The holiday season for Twin Cities Santa Claus is already looking merry and bright after receiving a kidney transplant.
'We have a big problem': Experts fear the holidays will fuel the US COVID-19 crisis
Hard-hit California has eclipsed 2 million coronavirus cases as the U.S. heads into a Christmas travel surge that could fuel the deadly crisis across the nation.
Hard-hit California has eclipsed 2 million coronavirus cases as the U.S. heads into a Christmas travel surge that could fuel the deadly crisis across the nation.
President-elect Joe Biden, Dr. Jill Biden sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to Dr. Anthony Fauci
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, posted an audio recording of the pair singing “Happy Birthday” to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who turned 80 on Christmas Eve.
President-elect Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, posted an audio recording of the pair singing “Happy Birthday” to Dr. Anthony Fauci, who turned 80 on Christmas Eve.