Families Struggle To Adjust To 3rd Wave Of Distance Learning
For many families, this is the third wave of distance learning- and many are hoping it's the last.
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For many families, this is the third wave of distance learning- and many are hoping it's the last.
Minnesota's latest average positivity rate has breached 20%, continuing to climb to record levels as the state moves to hire hundreds more health care workers to help hospitals.
The mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul announced Wednesday that people entering establishments serving food or beverages will need to show proof of vaccination or a negative test within 72 hours to enter.
"There is no way I'm going to hire someone to stand here at the door and to check ID's. What do we do when people are picking up food for to-go orders? Delivery drivers? There are a whole bunch of things that come along with this that doesn't make sense to us," restauranteur Yoom Nguyen said.
Several Twin Cities school districts are joining Minneapolis Public Schools in temporarily shifting to distance learning due to rising COVID-19 cases and staffing shortages.
Minnesota will spend $40 million in federal pandemic relief funds to hire more health care workers to help hospitals challenged by staffing as the Omicron variant spreads rapidly, Gov. Tim Walz announced Wednesday.
Two Twin Cities suburbs announced Wednesday they will institute citywide mask mandates this week.
With temps soaring into the 30s Tuesday, many Minnesotans couldn't wait to get outside. They soaked up some sun while also taking in deep breaths.
"People have actually figured out how to make an antibody that targets the COVID virus," Dr. Bryan Jarabek said.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon is the latest public official in the state to test positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 tests aren't always easy to find. That's why there's a big push to bring rapid tests straight to families in north Minneapolis, where one local group took matters into their own hands to offer one-of-a-kind testing.
Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said people could expect to see disruptions in multiple services as the more contagious Omicron variant spreads throughout Minnesota.
In St. Paul, Minnesotans rolled up their sleeves and outstretched their arms to give blood at a time when the Red Cross says nationwide supply is at a 10-year low.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday announced the next phase of the state's vaccine incentive program – this time for those 5 to 11 years old.
Minnesota's average positivity rate has now hit 19.1%, shattering records as the state grapples with the spreading Omicron variant.
