AstraZeneca believes vaccine will work against COVID-19 variant
The head of drugmaker AstraZeneca said Sunday that researchers believe the shot will be effective against a new variant of the virus driving a rapid surge in infections in Britain.
Winter storm playing role in Moderna COVID-19 vaccine delay to Minnesota
The combination of shipping delays on a national level and a high impact winter storm means some of Minnesota's shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is running a little behind schedule.
Assisted living facilities prepare to vaccinate residents and staff
Most long term care facilities will rely on pharmaceutical partners like Walgreens and CVS to come administer the vaccine to residents and staff.
Walz defends Minnesota's rollout of COVID vaccines; nearly 3,000 vaccinated
Minnesota's governor and public health officials are defending the state's rollout of coronavirus vaccines as the process creeps forward.
North Minneapolis health center hopes to give COVID-19 vaccine to community in need
As COVID-19 vaccinations begin to roll out across the state, a north Minneapolis clinic is working to ensure that some of the hardest hit communities are vaccinated against the virus.
Minnesota's COVID plan: All health care workers, nursing home residents vaccinated by Jan. 31
All 500,000 health care workers and long-term care residents will get coronavirus vaccines by the end of January, Minnesota health officials said they expected Monday.
2nd COVID-19 vaccine authorized in US ships out
Initial shipments of the second COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S. left a distribution center Sunday, a desperately needed boost as the nation works to bring the coronavirus pandemic under control.
'I can see the finish line': Healthcare workers emotional as vaccine rollout underway in Minnesota
It was an emotional day on Saturday at M Health Fairview where staff joined more than 900 other healthcare workers in receiving the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Uber pledges 10 million free or discounted rides for people seeking COVID-19 vaccination
Uber has pledged 10 million free or discounted rides for those seeking to get the coronavirus vaccine, saying it wants to ensure transportation is not a barrier.
St. Cloud Hospital performs COVID-19 vaccinations, first private hospital in Minnesota to do so
St. Cloud Hospital became the first private hospital in Minnesota to administer COVID-19 vaccines on Thursday.
COVID-19 vaccine FAQ: Can vaccinated people still spread the coronavirus? Should they wear masks?
Can you still get infected and transmit the coronavirus, which has claimed more than 300,000 American lives, even after being vaccinated? A faculty expert at John Hopkins explains.
2nd COVID-19 vaccine by Moderna set for FDA approval in US after panel endorsement
A government advisory panel endorsed a second COVID-19 vaccine Thursday by Moderna, paving the way for the shot to be added to the U.S. vaccination campaign.
Health officials track safety as COVID-19 vaccines roll out
On Tuesday, a health worker in Alaska suffered a severe allergic reaction after receiving the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Alaska health care worker suffers adverse reaction after COVID-19 vaccine
The woman, whose name is being withheld, suffered an anaphylactic reaction that required hospitalization and monitoring.
NYC critical care nurse first to receive coronavirus vaccine in U.S.
A critical care nurse from Queens was the first person in the United States to receive the vaccine for the coronavirus.
As vaccines ship in U.S., Minnesota preps distribution hubs
State health officials say doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have yet to reach Minnesota, but health systems are preparing to receive the shipments in the coming days.
COVID-19 vaccine shipments begin in historic US effort
Initially, about 3 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were expected to be sent out, and the priority is health care workers and nursing home residents as infections, hospitalizations and deaths soar in the U.S.
Minnesota hospitals prepare to receive first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
In the coming days, Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine will arrive at various locations across the country including Minnesota. First up to get it are healthcare workers and those in long-term care facilities.
States could receive COVID-19 vaccine on Monday
The nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine will begin arriving in states Monday morning, U.S. officials said Saturday.
Trump administration purchases additional 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna
This announcement would bring the total doses of Modern owned by the federal government to 200 million.