COVID In Minnesota: MDH Reports 996 More Positive Cases And 7 More Deaths
As of Feb. 20, there have been 1,142,741 doses of the COVID vaccine distributed in the state. So far, 370,981 people have completed the vaccine series.
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As of Feb. 20, there have been 1,142,741 doses of the COVID vaccine distributed in the state. So far, 370,981 people have completed the vaccine series.
Best Buy's statement clarified employees will not have time off to get the vaccine, but rather will be gifted time off to use as they please once their vaccination has been verified.
A spokesperson for Gov. Tim Walz said the governor will announce Thursday that the state will administer the COVID-19 vaccine to 70% of Minnesotans over 65 before expanding eligibility to other groups.
Debbie Luna is one of many Minnesotans who fell victim to the refreeze.
Dr. George Morris returns to answer questions on recent COVID-19 developments.
As a substantial portion of Minnesota students are soon to be heading back to the classroom, the Minnesota Department of Health is launching a campaign to encourage young people to get tested for COVID-19 every two weeks until the end of the school year.
More than 770,000 people in Minnesota have now received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Meanwhile, Minnesota health officials on Wednesday reported 761 new COVID-19 cases and nine more deaths.
The University of Minnesota's School of Public Health has received its largest philanthropic gift ever to establish a center for antiracism research.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday highlighted the state's partnership with 30 community-based organizations to help get COVID-19 vaccine to diverse communities.
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has received $3 million in federal funding to put towards costs in the state's COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, including setting up vaccination centers.
The results of the Minnesota Youth Tobacco Survey, released Tuesday, also show that 70% percent of those users report signs of nicotine dependence.
The Minnesota Department of Health has reported 513 more cases of the virus, and one more death. This makes two days in a row with only one COVID death reported by the state.
Minnesota officials say more than 300,000 residents are using a new tool to help connect them to the COVID-19 vaccine. But some tell WCCO the steps to sign up caught them off guard.
It's been almost a year since the pandemic made its way to Minnesota, and what we considered "normal" changed.
In Minnesota, more than 6,400 people have lost their lives due to complications from COVID-19.
