New coronavirus variant appears to emerge in Nigeria, Africa's CDC says
Africa’s top public health official says another new variant of the coronavirus appears to have emerged in Nigeria, but further investigation is needed.
Africa’s top public health official says another new variant of the coronavirus appears to have emerged in Nigeria, but further investigation is needed.
Idaho boy, 12, falls critically ill from COVID-19 complication
A 12-year-old boy from a secluded valley in Idaho became one of hundreds of children in the U.S. affected by a rare COVID-19 complication.
A 12-year-old boy from a secluded valley in Idaho became one of hundreds of children in the U.S. affected by a rare COVID-19 complication.
Excedrin recalled over faulty packaging, child poisoning concerns
Multiple brands of the over-the-counter headache medication Excerdrin are facing a recall after many bottles were found to have holes in the bottom, prompting child poisoning concerns.
Multiple brands of the over-the-counter headache medication Excerdrin are facing a recall after many bottles were found to have holes in the bottom, prompting child poisoning concerns.
Minnesota surpasses 5,000 COVID-19 deaths
More than 5,000 Minnesotans have now died from COVID-19 since the state reported its first infection in March.
More than 5,000 Minnesotans have now died from COVID-19 since the state reported its first infection in March.
US reaches milestone of more than 1 million vaccines administered
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
More than 1 million Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, a media statement from CDC Director Robert R. Redfield shared.
‘Profoundly sad’: Mother and daughter die of COVID-19 less than a week apart in same hospital
A Florida mother and daughter both died of COVID-19 in the same hospital less than a week apart.
A Florida mother and daughter both died of COVID-19 in the same hospital less than a week apart.
Winter storm playing role in Moderna COVID-19 vaccine delay to Minnesota
The combination of shipping delays on a national level and a high impact winter storm means some of Minnesota's shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is running a little behind schedule.
The combination of shipping delays on a national level and a high impact winter storm means some of Minnesota's shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is running a little behind schedule.
Researchers find microplastics in human placentas for 1st time, calling it 'matter of great concern'
For the first time, researchers have found microplastics in human placentas of four healthy women who had normal pregnancies and births.
For the first time, researchers have found microplastics in human placentas of four healthy women who had normal pregnancies and births.
Pfizer to give US another 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement.
Pfizer and BioNTech will supply the U.S. with an additional 100 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine under a new agreement.
Coronavirus reaches Antarctica, bringing pandemic to last untouched continent
Chilean authorities announced that at least 58 people that were at two military bases in Antarctica or on a navy ship that went to the continent tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Chilean authorities announced that at least 58 people that were at two military bases in Antarctica or on a navy ship that went to the continent tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Assisted living facilities prepare to vaccinate residents and staff
Most long term care facilities will rely on pharmaceutical partners like Walgreens and CVS to come administer the vaccine to residents and staff.
Most long term care facilities will rely on pharmaceutical partners like Walgreens and CVS to come administer the vaccine to residents and staff.
Trump asks Congress to amend $900B COVID-19 relief bill, increase stimulus checks to $2,000
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
The bill that was passed by Congress establishes a temporary $300 per week supplemental jobless benefit and a $600 direct stimulus payment to most Americans, but President Donald Trump said he wants lawmakers to increase the check amounts to $2,000 per person or $4,000 for married couples.
Dr. Deborah Birx, White House coronavirus coordinator, says she will retire
The coordinator of the White House coronavirus response says she plans to retire.
The coordinator of the White House coronavirus response says she plans to retire.
Couple to celebrate Christmas miracle at Mayo Clinic
For Todd and Sarah McCutcheon, it seemed all too fitting to be at Mayo Clinic for Christmas. They did it before and consider it a miracle.
For Todd and Sarah McCutcheon, it seemed all too fitting to be at Mayo Clinic for Christmas. They did it before and consider it a miracle.
Walz defends Minnesota's rollout of COVID vaccines; nearly 3,000 vaccinated
Minnesota's governor and public health officials are defending the state's rollout of coronavirus vaccines as the process creeps forward.
Minnesota's governor and public health officials are defending the state's rollout of coronavirus vaccines as the process creeps forward.
Walz defends Minnesota's rollout of COVID vaccines; nearly 3,000 vaccinated
Minnesota's governor and public health officials are defending the state's rollout of coronavirus vaccines as the process creeps forward.
Minnesota's governor and public health officials are defending the state's rollout of coronavirus vaccines as the process creeps forward.
US tops 3 million deaths in 2020, by far most ever counted
This is the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths topping 3 million for the first time.
This is the deadliest year in U.S. history, with deaths topping 3 million for the first time.
North Minneapolis health center hopes to give COVID-19 vaccine to community in need
As COVID-19 vaccinations begin to roll out across the state, a north Minneapolis clinic is working to ensure that some of the hardest hit communities are vaccinated against the virus.
As COVID-19 vaccinations begin to roll out across the state, a north Minneapolis clinic is working to ensure that some of the hardest hit communities are vaccinated against the virus.
Minnesota's COVID plan: All health care workers, nursing home residents vaccinated by Jan. 31
All 500,000 health care workers and long-term care residents will get coronavirus vaccines by the end of January, Minnesota health officials said they expected Monday.
All 500,000 health care workers and long-term care residents will get coronavirus vaccines by the end of January, Minnesota health officials said they expected Monday.
President-elect Joe Biden receives first dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
President-elect Joe Biden received his first round of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and urged Americans to get the shot as it becomes available to them.
President-elect Joe Biden received his first round of the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday and urged Americans to get the shot as it becomes available to them.