Officials Concerned About Recent Spike In COVID-19 Cases, Increase In Variants
Over the past seven days, the average number of new COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin was 439 and the percentage of positive tests was 2.5%, up from 2% two weeks ago.
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Over the past seven days, the average number of new COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin was 439 and the percentage of positive tests was 2.5%, up from 2% two weeks ago.
Minnesota tribes will be receiving over $13 million in national funding to help carry out affordable housing activities during the pandemic.
Health officials report dozens of fully-vaccinated people have contracted COVID-19 in Minnesota, a development that wasn't unexpected.
With an announcement expected soon on vaccine eligibility expansion, Minnesota health officials on Thursday reported 1,857 more COVID-19 cases and 16 additional deaths. Meanwhile, over 26% of the state's population has received at least one vaccine dose.
Some Minnesotans are running into a logistical hurdle to get vaccinated.
The Minnesota Department of Health says we're making progress in the fight against COVID-19 but we're not out of the woods.
Children's Minnesota is the only level-one trauma center in Minnesota to care exclusively for children.
Minnesota will now be at the forefront for treating mental health.
Health officials in St. Louis County say there has been a significant rise in COVID-19 cases in Ely linked to youth sports and social gatherings, while others "appear to be travel related."
The expectation is that Gov. Tim Walz will be announcing another expansion of the COVID vaccination program in the state later this week.
Minnesotans could know by the end of the week when the next group of residents will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
After the 2020 Twin Cities Marathon went virtual due to COVID-19, organizers said Tuesday the 2021 race will "take place as a reduced-size, COVID-safe event."
The Minnesota Department of Health reported on Tuesday seven additional COVID-19 deaths and 870 new virus cases. Meanwhile, about 25% of the state's population has received at least one vaccine dose.
A year into the pandemic, a simple solution remains one of our best weapons against COVID-19. The CDC says wearing a mask can help slow the spread of the virus.
Huge spring break crowds in Miami this weekend made national news as its mayor has now implemented a COVID-19 curfew to gain control.
