COVID-19 re-infection can happen sooner than you think, CDC study says
Previous COVID-19 infections may not protect you for long against new variants of the disease, a new CDC study says.
Target keeping hybrid work approach at Minneapolis headquarters
Two years since the pandemic abruptly emptied out downtown Minneapolis offices, workers are still slowly coming back. But it’s become clear they won’t all be returning, at least certainly not every day.
New mask policy comes one day late for family of two-year-old kicked off plane
The lifting of mask mandates on US airlines came a day late for a Minneapolis family, who was kicked off a United Airlines flight Sunday because their two-year-old wouldn't keep her mask on.
MSP Airport lifts mask mandate after court ruling causes confusion
After a confusing day for some flyers, that started with a federal judge striking down the CDC's mask mandate for public transportation, a spokesperson for the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport says the airport is lifting its mandate.
Philadelphia mask mandate: City begins reinforcing indoor mask mandate Monday
Philadelphia's reinstatement of the mask mandate will begin Monday, one week after it was announced the requirement would return due to a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Minneapolis Public Schools lifting its mask mandate
Minneapolis Public Schools says it will lift its mask mandate starting Monday, April 18, as the district revises its COVID-19 rules amid changes to CDC guidance and low cases.
COVID-19 booster: Pfizer to seek extra shot for healthy kids 5 to 11
Pfizer said new data shows its kid-sized COVID-19 booster could help healthy elementary-aged children rev up virus-fighting antibodies and plans to seek authorization soon.
St. Paul schools drop mask mandate starting Monday while cases remain low
The St. Paul Board of Education voted on Tuesday to change its mask policy to end mask requirements for students and staff while cases remain low.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi tests positive for COVID-19
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has tested positive for COVID-19, her deputy chief of staff Drew Hammill tweeted Thursday.
SNAP, COVID assistance fraud leads to prison for St. Cloud man
A St. Cloud grocery store owner will spend more than two years in prison and be required to pay back more than $4 million for his role in scheming to exchange SNAP and COVID-19 government benefits for personal expenses.
Democratic, Republican Senate bargainers reach $10B COVID agreement
President Joe Biden settled for much less in the package despite warnings that the government was running out of money to keep pace with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the U.S.
Hennepin County vaccine mandate: At least 100 employees could face disciplinary action
At least 100 Hennepin County employees could face disciplinary action if they don't provide proof of vaccination by Thursday, the county says.
Minnesota health officials say Omicron subvariant could bring wave of COVID-19 cases
More than two years after the pandemic began, some doctors warning about a new subvariant of COVID.
Minnesota health officials say Omicron subvariant could bring wave of COVID-19 cases
More than two years after the pandemic began, doctors say COVID-19 isn’t going anywhere, and they’re warning about a subvariant.National and local health officials say a subvariant of Omicron, known as BA.2, could cause cases to rise again.
Canada loosens COVID-19 restrictions
Restrictions loosening at the Canadian border will make life easier for both the economy and vacationers.
Minnesota considers $4.5 million for ad campaign to lure out-of-state workers
Minnesota would launch a multi-million dollar marketing effort to attract out-of-state talent and address the worker shortage under a proposal from state economic development officials.
CDC drops COVID-19 health warning for cruise ship travelers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that they will leave it up to vacationers to decide whether they feel safe getting on a ship. The cruise-line industry is happy about the move.
COVID-19 deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally, WHO says
WHO said the jump in COVID-19 deaths was likely due to changes in how these virus deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India.
Free at-home COVID test kits now available in Minnesota
As COVID-19 infection rates continue to drop and related restrictions begin to ease, a new program that began today will increase Minnesotan’s access to free at-home tests.
CDC launches quarantine and isolation calculator to prevent COVID-19 spread
The CDC has rolled out a new tool to help people understand if and how long they should quarantine or isolate if they’ve been infected or exposed to COVID-19.