COVID In Minnesota: 67% Of Minnesotans 16+ Have Received A Vaccine Shot
MDH reported 102 new cases of COVID-19 and five deaths, bringing statewide totals to 605,448 cases and 7,599 deaths since last March.
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MDH reported 102 new cases of COVID-19 and five deaths, bringing statewide totals to 605,448 cases and 7,599 deaths since last March.
Hennepin County is now offering incentives for those who get vaccinated for COVID-19.
"When we have all these people in a very small area, you know, it's kind of like sharing a giant bath tub," MDH's Trisha Robinson said.
A vial will cost about $73, when it can cost more than $300 elsewhere. But a Richfield mother, who knows about the subject intimately, still has some concerns.
As Gov. Tim Walz's COVID-19 emergency powers look to be coming to an end soon, about 67% of Minnesotans ages 16 and up have had at least one vaccine dose.
Since the start of the pandemic, there have been 605,297 positive cases and 7,587 deaths. In the last day, there have been about 5,060 new tests processed.
The Minnesota Senate on Monday unanimously passed a housing bill that focuses on ending Gov. Tim Walz's eviction moratorium and improving housing affordability.
Nearly 5.7 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Minnesota since December. Meanwhile, state health officials are reporting 82 new virus cases and five more deaths.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported on Sunday an additional 101 cases of COVID-19 and four deaths.
A man died on Sunday morning after he lost control of his motorcycle and hit a car, State Patrol says.
Minnesota health officials on Saturday reported 79 new COVID-19 cases and six additional deaths.
Nearly all COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. now are in people who weren't vaccinated, with "breakthrough" infections in fully vaccinated people accounting for fewer than 1,200 of the more than 853,000 COVID-19 hospitalizations in May.
Dr. Marissa Hendrickson, with University of Minnesota Health Fairview and Medical School said those common illnesses, typically seen in winter, has made an unusual summertime spike among children.
Minnesota health officials on Friday reported 111 new cases of COVID-19 and 11 deaths.
According to a hospital spokesperson, HCMC's efforts came after an analysis showed housing instability accounting for a high rate of 30-day readmissions.
