Gov. Walz Calls For Teacher COVID Vaccine, Testing Requirements
The Democratic governor detailed his proposal in a letter to lawmakers that he released after meeting privately with legislative leaders.
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The Democratic governor detailed his proposal in a letter to lawmakers that he released after meeting privately with legislative leaders.
Minnesota health officials on Monday reported 3,546 additional COVID-19 cases and 21 more deaths. Meanwhile, over 90,000 people have gotten vaccine booster shots so far.
Health officials on Thursday reported an additional 2,874 virus cases and 13 more deaths due to COVID-19. Meanwhile, there have been 72,221 vaccine booster shots given to eligible Minnesotans.
Nearly 200 Minnesota health care workers are suing their employers to block an impeding requirement to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or risk getting fired.
Meanwhile, the latest rolling seven-day average positivity rate has notched down to 6.6%, as reported Tuesday. The positivity rate, which went as far down as 1.1% in the middle of summer, remains in the "caution" status.
A Ramsey County judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought against the Minnesota Department of Corrections that alleged the state failed to properly protect prisoners from COVID-19.
The Minnesota Department of Health on Monday is reporting 2,803 additional COVID-19 cases and 22 more deaths. Meanwhile, over 43,000 vaccine booster shots have been administered so far.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday endorsed booster shots for millions of older or otherwise vulnerable Americans, opening a major new phase in the U.S vaccination drive against COVID-19.
Meanwhile, the latest rolling seven-day average positivity rate remains at 6.8%, as reported Thursday. The positivity rate, which went as far down as 1.1% in late June, remains in the "caution" status; the line for high risk is drawn at 10%.
While federal health officials discuss COVID-19 vaccine booster shot advisability, health officials in Minnesota on Wednesday reported 1,642 additional virus cases and 14 more deaths.
As hospitals start reinstating visitor restrictions due to the strain of the Delta variant, health officials on Thursday reported an additional 6,352 virus cases and 18 more deaths, bringing the state's total above 8,000 at roughly the same time that the country's death toll has matched that of the 1918-19 influenza pandemic.
Gov. Tim Walz's office announced the site will be able to administer 500 doses a day, an increase of 350 daily doses.
"While it's natural to have a questioning attitude, I think one can rest assured as a parent that this is the right thing to do for your child, to protect them," Dr. Madeleine Gagnon said.
A COVID-19 vaccine for younger children could be just weeks away. Pfizer says tests show that a lower dose of its vaccine works and is safe for kids ages 5 to 11. That's welcome news for many families, as the virus has infected nearly a half-million children in the past two weeks
As new studies move the United States closer to being able to vaccinate young children against COVID-19, the Minnesota Department of Health on Monday announced 2,474 new cases and 10 more deaths, one of them a Rice County resident in their early 30s.
Minnesota health officials on Friday reported 2,645 more COVID-19 cases and 13 additional deaths. Meanwhile, the latest positivity rate is hovering at 7.1%.
Joe Kurkland is a vaccine specialist and father of three. He says he won't have any hesitation getting his children vaccinated.
President Biden announced the latest effort to combat the pandemic on Thursday, saying it's his job as president to protect Americans from the deadly disease. The president had previously urged businesses to adopt their own mandates late last month before taking this significant step in requiring them.
All Minneapolis city employees will be required to regularly test for COVID-19 unless they provide proof of vaccination.
After observing the holiday weekend, the Minnesota Department of Health has released updated COVID-19 data from the past several days, reporting 5,777 additional cases and nine more deaths.
HealthPartners Institute released research Wednesday that shows COVID-19 mRNA vaccines -- the vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna -- do not increase the risk of miscarriage.
Reopening this popular testing site is another move by state leaders to keep people safe and slow the spread of the Delta variant as the school year kicks into high gear.
As the state experiences a rise in COVID-19 breakthrough cases, health officials on Wednesday reported an additional 1,436 virus cases and six more deaths. Meanwhile, the latest positivity rate has slightly decreased.
The Mayo Clinic is encouraging certain cancer patients to get a third dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that more than 1,000 people have gotten vaccinated at the Minnesota State Fair and walked away with a $100 Visa gift card.
