COVID In Minnesota: MDH Reports 1,744 New Cases, 4 Deaths
A day after Gov. Tim Walz announced that all Minnesotans 16 and older would soon be eligible for the vaccine, health officials reported 1,744 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths.
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A day after Gov. Tim Walz announced that all Minnesotans 16 and older would soon be eligible for the vaccine, health officials reported 1,744 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Friday that the state's COVID-19 vaccination program will expand next week to include all Minnesotans ages 16 and older.
Just moments before Gov. Tim Walz was set to announce a significant expansion in the state's COVID-19 vaccine rollout, health officials reported Friday that there were 1,714 new cases of the virus and seven more deaths.
Customers use less cash at shops and restaurants every year. Buying online or paying with an app have also surged during the pandemic.
Minnesota's unemployment rate dropped to 4.3% last month from 4.5% in January, state officials said Thursday, but the state still needs to make up ground on the road to economic recovery.
Every week, we're asking experts about recent COVID-19 developments. Returning for the sixth week is Dr. George Morris, who is the Physician Vice President for Performance Excellence at CentraCare.
Gov. Tim Walz is expected to announce on Friday that the state's COVID-19 vaccination program is expanding to include all Minnesotans 16 and older starting on March 30.
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.
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.
State officials announced Thursday that Minnesota's unemployment rate dropped to 4.3% last month, down from 4.5% in January.
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.
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Minnesota Wild forward Zach Parise will miss Wednesday's game against the Anaheim Ducks after being placed on the NHL's COVID Protocol Related Absence List.
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."
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.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported zero additional COVID-19 deaths Monday, something not seen since April 13, 2020.
Impatient families got the update they were waiting for Wednesday when the Minnesota Department of Health put out new visitation guidance for long-term care facilities.
As Minnesota marked one year since its first COVID-19 death was reported Sunday, state health officials announced five more deaths, along with 956 new cases of the virus.
Sunday marks the one-year anniversary of the first reported COVID-19 death in Minnesota.
