Moderna looking for children in Minnesota to take part in COVID-19 vaccine trials
Moderna is set to soon start enrolling Minnesota children in trials of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Fauci believes wave of vaccine mandates could follow full FDA approval
Dr. Anthony Fauci, says he's hopeful that the Food and Drug Administration will give full approval to the coronavirus vaccine by month’s end, which could usher in a wave of vaccine mandates in the private sector as well as schools and universities.
After sluggish start, Europe catches up to the US in vaccinations
The European Union has caught up to the once-vaunted U.S. coronavirus vaccination effort despite a sluggish start.
Twin Cities health care workers protest vaccine mandates
Health care workers in the Twin Cities rallied on Saturday against vaccine mandates
Michigan hospital cutting ties with Kirk Cousins over COVID-19 vaccine
A Michigan hospital is ending its sponsorship agreement with Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins as he faces scrutiny over his COVID-19 vaccination status.
University of Minnesota professors call for vaccine mandate
A growing number of professors and staff at the University of Minnesota are calling on the school to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, as cases of the virus are surging.
Vikings QB Kirk Cousins calls COVID-19 vaccine 'a private health matter for me'
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins talked Thursday after being removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list and returning training camp practice after missing five days while in protoocols.
Minnesota around 33K shots away from hitting 70% COVID-19 vaccination rate
Due to a recent increase in COVID-19 vaccinations, Minnesota is now around 33,000 shots away from hitting Gov. Tim Walz’s 70% vaccination rate goal for people 16 years of age and older.
$100 gift card for a COVID-19 vaccine? We'll take that, Minnesotans say
Minnesota's latest COVID-19 vaccine incentive is proving far more popular.
HealthPartners requiring COVID-19, flu vaccinations for staff
HealthPartners is the latest hospital system in Minnesota to institute COVID-19 and influenza vaccination requirements for its employees.
Moderna: Vaccine 93% effective up to 6 months but booster likely needed before winter
Moderna said its vaccine remained 93% effective 6 months after the second dose but believes a booster shot will “likely be necessary” going into winter.
COVID-19 vaccination protocol goes into effect at First Ave venues
Wednesday night marked the first night a new COVID-19 vaccination requirement went into effect at some Twin Cities metro music venues.
Twin Cities students get COVID-19 vaccinations as they prepare for return to classes
The window for your kids to get their shots and be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before the start of school is quickly closing.
COVID-19 lung X-rays show difference between vaccinated, unvaccinated patients
A hospital shared lung X-rays of vaccinated and unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in an effort to show the vaccine’s effectiveness at preventing severe illness.
How Minnesotans can claim their $100 COVID-19 vaccine reward
Starting Wednesday, Minnesotans can now submit their request to get a $100 reward from the State of Minnesota for getting their COVID-19 vaccine.
Former Biden advisor joins effort to vaccinate Minnesota kids ahead of school year
The Minnesota Department of Health is tapping a former Biden adviser to help make the push for vaccinating kids ahead of the start of the school year.
Pfizer gets $3.5 billion contract to produce and donate 500M COVID-19 vaccines
The U.S. Department of Defense would like Pfizer, Inc. to produce and distribute 500 million COVID-19 vaccines internationally.
NYC to require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, entertainment, fitness
New York City will require proof of vaccination for people who want to dine indoors and take part in other activities like gyms and theaters and for those who work there.
Fairview, Allina Health will require staff to get COVID-19 vaccine
Fairview and Allina Health are now both requiring employees to get COVID-19 vaccines, the health systems announced.
University of St. Thomas requires COVID-19 vaccine for students, staff this fall
The University of St. Thomas announced it will require students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to campus this fall.