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14 Minn. counties under new federal mask recommendation
Gov. Tim Walz says vaccine availability puts Minnesota in "100%" control of its destiny when it comes to fall K-12 classes, events such as State Fair.
As COVID-19 cases rise, anger spreads among the vaccinated
Many inoculated Americans are losing patience with vaccine holdouts. But experts warn a tougher stance may backfire.
Minnesota officials investigating COVID-19 outbreak at camp
Minnesota Department of Health officials said Tuesday they are investigating a COVID-19 outbreak at a camp for teenagers in the northwestern part of the state.
CDC will recommend some vaccinated people wear masks indoors again
Reversing a decision made just two months ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to recommend that people vaccinated for the coronavirus resume wearing masks indoors in certain areas of the country.
State continues uptick in COVID hospitalizations, positivity rate
State health officials schedule first briefing in weeks to discuss pandemic trends, more infectious delta variant.
COVID variants driving many Minnesotans to go get vaccinated
Every day, a slow stream of Minnesotans finally is getting vaccinated after months of hesitancy.
States scale back virus reporting just as cases surge
Several states scaled back their reporting of COVID-19 statistics this month just as cases across the country started to skyrocket, depriving the public of real-time information on outbreaks, cases, hospitalizations and deaths in their communities.
Florida doctor who has become font of COVID misinformation has millions of social media followers
Joseph Mercola, 67, an osteopathic physician in Cape Coral, Fla., has long been a subject of criticism and government regulatory actions for his promotion of unproven or unapproved treatments.
Despite new urgency, state GOP still divided on vaccine publicity push
The spread of the delta variant is adding urgency to vaccination efforts.
Officials now expect vulnerable Americans to need booster shots
Growing consensus within Biden administration is tied in part to research suggesting the Pfizer vaccine is less effective after about six months.
Back to the office? Employers rethink plans amid virus surge
Companies are being forced to make tough decisions that they had hoped could be avoided, such as whether to reverse reopening plans or institute vaccine mandates for employees.
'Freak-out' factor will determine delta's impact on U.S. economy
Officials are unlikely to order renewed lockdowns, and most consumers won't drastically alter their plans. Any change in that assessment, and bets are off.
Rising virus cases in Minnesota fuel an uptick in hospitalizations
With 47% of state residents not fully vaccinated, public health officials are concerned the delta variant could fuel another surge in cases.
More Minnesota schools can continue online option, will make local choices on pandemic precautions
The state will issue guidance, but no new COVID-19 rules for schools.
Sanford Health makes COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory
A dominant health system in the Dakotas that bills itself as one of the largest health organizations in the country said Thursday it is making COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory for all its employees, citing the spread of more contagious variants.
Vaccinated or not, masks still a wise precaution, experts say
How often you use a mask will depend on your personal health tolerance and risk, the infection and vaccination rates in your community, and who you're spending time with.
Why it seems like everyone has the worst summer cold ever
Now that masks are off and social gatherings, hugs and handshakes are back, colds have also returned.
Colds, flu likely to increase as COVID-19 precautions relax
Pandemic focus on handwashing, masking and distancing, plus closures, minimized colds and flus.
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CDC director explains agency's new mask guidance
The agency announced new recommendations that even vaccinated people should return to wearing masks indoors in parts of the U.S. where the coronavirus is surging.
Biden: Federal worker vaccines being considered
Biden affirmed that his administration was considering mandating all federal workers to be vaccinated.
Olympics doctor from Minnesota urges elite athletes to get shots
About 100 of the more than 600 U.S. Olympic athletes are unvaccinated, adding to the challenge for Dr. Jonathan Finnoff,
Federal court lifts CDC rules for Florida-based cruise ships
Pandemic restrictions on Florida-based cruise ships are no longer in place under a ruling Friday by a federal appeals court, while the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention seek to fight a Florida lawsuit challenging the regulations.
Biden insists U.S. 'following the science' on masks
President says his administration is following the guidance of health officials and that there's been no decision to change the COVID-19 guidance on wearing face masks.