Minnesota reports 238 new COVID-19 cases, 10 deaths Thursday
Minnesota health officials reported 238 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 more deaths Thursday. The state has now seen daily case counts under 300 for four of the last seven days.
Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'month of action' ahead of July 4 goal
President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced a “month of action” to urge more Americans to get vaccinated before the July 4 holiday, including a number of new incentives and steps to ease barriers.
Minnesota reports 128 new COVID-19 cases, 0 deaths Wednesday
Minnesota health officials reported 128 new COVID-19 cases and zero more deaths Wednesday.
Minnesota's COVID-19 case positivity rate continues to decline
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 134 new COVID-19 cases and one additional death attributed to the disease Tuesday, although the data is from Sunday due to the Memorial Day holiday.
Moderna seeks full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Moderna said it has started the process of obtaining full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine. It will submit data “on a rolling basis over the coming weeks,” which the FDA will scrutinize.
European regulators approve Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 12-15
The European Medicines Agency has authorized Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine for use in children 12-15, the E.U.‘s first shot cleared for kids.
Breweries, distilleries offering free drinks to vaccinated Minnesotans
Free drinks at breweries, distilleries and wineries join the list of incentives for Minnesotans to get vaccinated.
Full list of 9 vaccine incentives in Minnesota
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz says Minnesotans who get their first dose of the vaccine before June 30 can choose one of these nine incentives, which include tickets, passes or a Visa gift card.
Minnesota offering COVID-19 vaccine incentives including State Fair, Valleyfair, zoo tickets
The state of Minnesota is set to begin offering freebies to incentivize people to get their COVID-19 vaccination.
More than 61% of Minnesotans over 12 have at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
Over 61% of Minnesotans over the age of 12 have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and around 54% are fully vaccine, the latest data from the state health department shows.
Experts weigh in on COVID-19 vaccine anxiety among teens
Some health experts say they're seeing a lot more children afraid to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
CVS launches sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination, offering cruises, Super Bowl VIP tickets
CVS Health is joining other major corporations by rolling out a sweepstakes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination at its stores, offering monetary prizes, free cruises, tropical vacations and VIP Super Bowl tickets.
Ohio woman wins state's 1st Vax-a-Million lottery for getting COVID-19 vaccine
The state says a southwestern Ohio woman is the first winner of Ohio’s $1 million Vax-a-Million vaccination incentive prize.
Minnesota researchers develop wafer as potential new vaccine delivery method
University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic researchers worked on a team of scientists who developed a wafer they think could be the vaccine delivery device of the future.
Minnesota reports 438 new COVID-19 cases, 12 more deaths Wednesday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 438 new COVID-19 cases and 12 more deaths Wednesday
US reaches 50% of adults fully vaccinated against COVID-19, CDC data says
The United States reached a notable milestone on Tuesday with 50% of adults becoming fully vaccinated against COVID-19 nationwide. according to data collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12
Moderna said Tuesday its COVID-19 vaccine strongly protects kids as young as 12 after a study of more than 3,700 12- to 17-year-olds.
Minnesota reports 599 new COVID-19 cases, 9 more deaths Saturday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 599 new COVID-19 cases and nine more deaths Saturday.
U of M study finds 3 factors for higher risk of poor COVID-19 outcomes
University of Minnesota researchers studied data to determine who is most at risk of COVID-19.