As omicron cases surge, so do breakthrough infections
A fully vaccinated East Atlanta man recently contracted a breakthrough infection, likely caused by the highly contagious omicron variant.
Financial planning important after Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Alzheimer’s has become one of the most expensive diseases for families to deal with. More Minnesotans are having to face this reality. Within the next four years, the Alzheimer’s Association expects 120,000 Minnesotans will live with this disease.
Financial planning important after Alzheimer’s diagnosis
Alzheimer’s has become one of the most expensive diseases for families to deal with. More Minnesotans are having to face this reality. Within the next four years, the Alzheimer’s Association expects 120,000 Minnesotans will live with this disease.
Amid COVID-19 absences, concerns raised over teachers providing medical care in local district
Former District 196 employee and school board candidate Jacob Rylander discusses his concerns about teachers being asked to perform medical procedures on students.
Biden: US to make 1 billion at-home COVID-19 tests free for Americans
President Joe Biden directed his team to double its procurement of at-home COVID-19 tests to be delivered for free to Americans, along with N95 masks.
Walz earmarks $40M for emergency staffing with thousands of hospital workers out sick
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is earmarking $40 million in federal COVID-19 relief to bring in hundreds of emergency hospital workers as the omicron variant causes a surge in infections across the state.
Red Cross declares 1st ever US blood shortage crisis: How to donate, types needed
The American Red Cross declared its first-ever national blood crisis in the U.S., saying all blood types are “urgently needed” right now.
Private insurers to cover home COVID-19 tests starting Saturday
Under the new policy, Americans will be able to either purchase home testing kits for free under their insurance or submit receipts for the tests for reimbursement, up to the monthly per-person limit.
Hospitals: Don't go to emergency room, urgent care for COVID tests
Hospitals across the state are urging Minnesotans not to go to emergency departments or urgent care centers for a COVID-19 test.
COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
Can we trust rapid COVID-19 tests? Mayo doctor weighs in
Can we trust rapid COVID-19 tests? Should I swab my throat for my at-home antigen test? Dr. Matthew Binnicker, Director of Clinical Virology at Mayo Clinic, answers those questions and more.
Can we trust rapid COVID-19 tests? Mayo doctor weighs in
Can we trust rapid COVID-19 tests? Should I swab my throat for my at-home antigen test? Dr. Matthew Binnicker, Director of Clinical Virology at Mayo Clinic, answers those questions and more.
Minneapolis nursing home to close due to 'significant structural deficiencies,' MDH says
A Minneapolis nursing home facility is being forced to close due to what the state health department calls “significant structural deficiencies.”
FDA expands Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster for ages 12 to 15
The FDA expanded Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine booster for kids as young as 12. Final approval from the CDC is still needed.
Meet Sophie Yang, the first Twin Cities baby born in 2022
Meet Sophie Hope Yang, the first Twin Cities baby born in the new year of 2022.
1st person in US to get COVID-19 shot now a vaccine activist
The first person in the U.S. to get a COVID-19 vaccine, New York nurse Sandra Lindsay, has since become a prominent face in the vaccination campaign.
Merck COVID-19 pill: FDA approves 2nd at-home treatment
Merck’s COVID-19 pill has been authorized by the FDA, providing another easy-to-use medication to fight the rapidly-spreading omicron variant.
Pfizer COVID-19 pill approved in US as 1st home treatment
Pfizer’s pill, called Paxlovid, is the first COVID-19 treatment that Americans can pick up at a pharmacy and take at home.
Pfizer testing third COVID-19 vaccine dose for kids under 5
Pfizer said its special low-dose COVID-19 vaccine didn’t have as strong an immune response as expected in 2- to 4-year-olds, and it’s now testing three doses.
COVID in Minnesota: 1 year of vaccines, expanded testing for holidays
State officials are encouraging Minnesotans to celebrate as safely as they can this holiday season. Here’s an information guide to getting tested, vaccinated, and boosted in Minnesota to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.