Officials detail plan to provide COVID-19 vaccines for free
The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.
The federal government is outlining a sweeping plan to make COVID-19 vaccines available for free to all Americans.
3 Minnesota hospital systems impacted by data breach of patient information
Children's Minnesota, Regions Hospital, and Gillette Children's are notifying families impacted by a data breach of patient information. It is unclear how many were impacted.
Children's Minnesota, Regions Hospital, and Gillette Children's are notifying families impacted by a data breach of patient information. It is unclear how many were impacted.
Minnesota reports 513 new COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths including resident over 100
Minnesota recorded 513 new cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths Wednesday, including one person over 100 years old, according to the latest data released by the state health department.
Minnesota recorded 513 new cases of COVID-19 and seven more deaths Wednesday, including one person over 100 years old, according to the latest data released by the state health department.
Health officials conducting statewide COVID-19 survey of Minnesota households that includes free testing
The Minnesota Department of Health is conducting a voluntary statewide survey over the next two weeks to help officials better understand the prevalence of COVID-19 in the state. The survey will include free COVID-19 testing for all members of participating households.
The Minnesota Department of Health is conducting a voluntary statewide survey over the next two weeks to help officials better understand the prevalence of COVID-19 in the state. The survey will include free COVID-19 testing for all members of participating households.
Minnesota COVID-19 cases down overall as state waits to see possible impact from Labor Day activities
COVID-19 cases in Minnesota are down 31% over the past week and down 10% percent over the last two weeks, according to data released by the state Department of Health Tuesday.
COVID-19 cases in Minnesota are down 31% over the past week and down 10% percent over the last two weeks, according to data released by the state Department of Health Tuesday.
Mom asked to leave Southwest flight with son, 2, because he wasn't wearing a mask, she says
A mother says she was "humiliated" when she was escorted off a Southwest flight Saturday because her 2-year-old was snacking without a mask prior to takeoff.
A mother says she was "humiliated" when she was escorted off a Southwest flight Saturday because her 2-year-old was snacking without a mask prior to takeoff.
What are the different types of COVID-19 tests?
Tests for the coronavirus in the U.S. fall into three broad categories.
Tests for the coronavirus in the U.S. fall into three broad categories.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than 19 percent of tests return positive Monday as case spike continues
The state of Wisconsin's high percent positive rate continued Monday with 19.7 percent of COVID-19 tests returning positive in the last day.
The state of Wisconsin's high percent positive rate continued Monday with 19.7 percent of COVID-19 tests returning positive in the last day.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: Record daily highs reported Sunday with 20% positivity rate, 1,582 new cases
Twenty percent of COVID-19 test results reported to the state of Wisconsin in the last 24 hours were positive Sunday, leading to the largest single-day case increase to date in the state.
Twenty percent of COVID-19 test results reported to the state of Wisconsin in the last 24 hours were positive Sunday, leading to the largest single-day case increase to date in the state.
Oxford, AstraZeneca to resume coronavirus vaccine trial
Pauses in drug trials are commonplace.
Pauses in drug trials are commonplace.
Minnesota landmarks go teal to mark Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
You’ll likely be noticing the color teal popping up across the metro and the state for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
You’ll likely be noticing the color teal popping up across the metro and the state for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
With scarcity of key material, medical mask manufacturers feel the squeeze
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
Shortfalls of medical N95 respirators — commonly referred to as N95 masks — and other protective gear started in March, when the pandemic hit New York.
As COVID-19 conditions improve at long-term care facilities, concern remains for community transmission
Minnesota health officials say the current outlook for long-term facilities in Minnesota has improved drastically compared to when the pandemic started, but continued vigilance of safety practices will be key to help keep residents at those facilities safe.
Minnesota health officials say the current outlook for long-term facilities in Minnesota has improved drastically compared to when the pandemic started, but continued vigilance of safety practices will be key to help keep residents at those facilities safe.
Light the Night: FOX 9 Buzz partners with LLS to raise money to cure blood cancers
September is National Blood Cancer Awareness month. The FOX 9 Buzz is partnering with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to raise critical donations for their mission to cure blood cancers. LLS medical officer Dr. Gwen Nichols joined the Buzz with an update on the progress in developing new treatments.
September is National Blood Cancer Awareness month. The FOX 9 Buzz is partnering with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society to raise critical donations for their mission to cure blood cancers. LLS medical officer Dr. Gwen Nichols joined the Buzz with an update on the progress in developing new treatments.
Officials find only about half of Minnesota bars, restaurants in compliance with COVID-19 safeguards
The Minnesota Department of Health reported Wednesday that during the most recent inspection of 167 bars and restaurants, barely over half were found to be in compliance with COVID-19 safeguards.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported Wednesday that during the most recent inspection of 167 bars and restaurants, barely over half were found to be in compliance with COVID-19 safeguards.
Pandemic shows racial disparities in healthcare, Minnesota doctors say
The coronavirus pandemic has re-exposed the deep racial disparities in Minnesota when it comes to healthcare. Wednesday during a hearing for the House Select Committee on Minnesota’s Pandemic Response and Rebuilding, doctors told state lawmakers the numbers and the science back it up.
The coronavirus pandemic has re-exposed the deep racial disparities in Minnesota when it comes to healthcare. Wednesday during a hearing for the House Select Committee on Minnesota’s Pandemic Response and Rebuilding, doctors told state lawmakers the numbers and the science back it up.
Flu shots in stock in Minnesota: Where to get one
Allina Health Clinics, CVS, Walgreens and others says they have new flu vaccines available. Everyone over the age of six months is encouraged to get a flu shot, especially during the current pandemic.
Allina Health Clinics, CVS, Walgreens and others says they have new flu vaccines available. Everyone over the age of six months is encouraged to get a flu shot, especially during the current pandemic.
Where to get your flu shot in Minnesota
Allina Health Clinics, CVS, Walgreens and others says they have new flu vaccines available. Everyone over the age of six months is encouraged to get a flu shot, especially during the current pandemic.
Allina Health Clinics, CVS, Walgreens and others says they have new flu vaccines available. Everyone over the age of six months is encouraged to get a flu shot, especially during the current pandemic.
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial put on hold due to ‘unexplained illness’
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.
The safety pause was due to a suspected serious adverse reaction in a participant in the United Kingdom, according to STAT News.
Study: 19% of COVID-19 cases nationwide from last month can be traced back to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.
A study from San Diego State University shows 19 percent of the 1.4 million new coronavirus cases in the United States over the last month can be traced back to the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota in August.