COVID In Minnesota: 5 More Deaths Reported, With Hospitalizations Still Trending Up
On Wednesday, Minnesota's health department released its latest virus figures showing 936 more cases and five new deaths confirmed in the last 24 hours.
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On Wednesday, Minnesota's health department released its latest virus figures showing 936 more cases and five new deaths confirmed in the last 24 hours.
Eligible Minnesotans can now submit their requests for the $100 COVID-19 vaccination rewards program.
In Minnesota, it seems mask mandates are changing by the hour at public buildings, businesses and workplaces.
COVID-19 protocols sidelined several Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks this week, but there could be bigger consequences once the season begins.
Centers for Disease Control data show nearly 90% of the residents at Minnesota facilities are fully vaccinated. Only 65% of the staff in those places have received their shots.
The mayors of Minnesota's two largest cities say that masks will be required for everyone in city-owned buildings and recommended in all indoor spaces starting Wednesday.
Officials in Duluth say masks will be required for staff and citizens inside city facilities starting Wednesday.
Face coverings will again be required inside Ramsey County facilities.
According to Washington Post reporter Nicki Jhabvala, 64.5% of Vikings players are fully vaccinated, while 70% have at least one shot.
The U of M made the decision to enforce mask wearing indoors going into the new school year after COVID-19 cases of the new Delta variant started spreading throughout the state.
On Tuesday, Minnesota's health department released its latest virus figures showing 1,667 more cases and four new deaths confirmed in the last 24 hours.
Changes are happening in Minnesota as COVID-19 cases surge.
COVID testing is on the rise again -- but getting one might be harder than it was a few months ago.
The CDC changed its guidance after data showed that while vaccines still protect people from getting seriously sick from COVID and the Delta variant, fully vaccinated individuals can still be contagious.
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