White House says all Americans can get free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites through Uber, Lyft
President Joe Biden is set to announce additional initiatives to get America vaccinated in hopes of meeting his goal for 70% of U.S. adults to have at least one vaccine shot by the Fourth of July.
Minnesota reports 1,191 new COVID-19 cases, 0 deaths Monday
Minnesota reported 1,191 new COVID-19 cases and zero more deaths Monday.
Novavax says combo flu and COVID-19 vaccine showed promise in preclinical study
Novavax, a Maryland-based company, said Monday their combo shot formed a robust response to both influenza A and B - and protected against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
Minnesota reports 810 new COVID-19 cases, 7 more deaths Sunday
Minnesota reported 810 new COVID-19 cases and seven more deaths Sunday.
Vax Live concert exceeds fundraising goal, raises $302 million to help distribute COVID-19 vaccines
President Joe Biden, Prince Harry and Jennifer Lopez were among the big names who took part in the event, which aimed to raise money to help fund a more equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
Minnesota reports 1,321 new cases, 8 deaths from COVID-19 on Saturday
Eight more people have died from COVID-19 in Minnesota, according to new numbers released on Saturday.
Minnesota opens state-run COVID-19 vaccination sites to walk-ins
Minnesota is opening its eight COVID-19 community vaccination sites to walk-in appointments starting Friday.
Nearly 60% of eligible Minnesotans have at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose
Nearly 60% of eligible Minnesotans have at least a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine and around 47% are fully vaccinated, the latest data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows.
Pfizer starts application for full FDA approval of its COVID-19 vaccine
Since December, Pfizer has been authorized on an emergency use basis and has delivered more than 170 million doses of the shot to people 16 and older.
Walz pledges to end all Minnesota COVID-19 restrictions by July 1
Gov. Tim Walz is pledging to end all of Minnesota's COVID-19 restrictions, including the statewide mask mandate, by July 1.
Pfizer, BioNtech donating vaccines for Olympic athletes
Vaccine developers Pfizer and BioNTech are donating doses to inoculate athletes and officials preparing for the Tokyo Olympics.
At current pace, Minnesota will hit 70% COVID-19 vaccination rate by June 6
At the current pace, 70% of eligible Minnesotans will be vaccinated by June 6, the latest health department data shows.
US backs waiving intellectual property rights on COVID-19 vaccines
U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai said the country will support efforts to waive intellectual property protections on COVID-19 vaccines in an effort to end the pandemic.
Over 2M Minnesotans now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as vaccination pace slows
Over two million people in Minnesota are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the latest data from the state health department.
Minnesota reports less than 1,000 COVID-19 cases in single day for 1st time since March
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 998 new cases of COVID-19 and 11 more deaths Tuesday. It is the first time since late March the state has reported fewer than 1,000 new cases in a single day.
Minnesota reports 1,105 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths Monday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,105 new cases of COVID-19 and three more deaths Monday.
Prince Harry, Jennifer Lopez make voices heard at ‘Vax Live’ fundraising concert
President Joe Biden and Prince Harry were among several big names advocating for vaccine equity at “Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World.” The taped fundraising event will air on May 8.
Minnesota reports 1,713 new COVID-19 cases, 6 more deaths Sunday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,713 new cases of COVID-19 and six more deaths Sunday.
Minnesota reports 1,723 new COVID-19 cases, 10 more deaths Saturday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 1,723 new cases of COVID-19 and 10 more deaths Saturday.
'It’s safe. It’s effective. It’s free': Obama encourages youth vaccinations with TikTok PSA
Obama had previously teamed up with former presidents Clinton, Bush and Carter for a PSA showing them receiving their vaccines. But as vaccine eligibility expanded in April, Obama shifted his message to meet the next wave of recipients on their platform of choice.