Glenn Howatt
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Omicron COVID subvariant BA.2 detected in Twin Cities area wastewater
The subvariant, which has been detected in low levels in Twin Cities area wastewater, is 30-50% more infectious than its predecessor, but researchers are still trying to determine whether it is more severe. → Read More
Can at-home COVID-19 tests survive Minnesota's frigid temperatures?
The tests should be used only at room temperature, and there are ways to tell if the test performed properly. → Read More
Omicron continues retreat in Minnesota: 'It appears that we have peaked'
But health officials caution that new case rates are still high. → Read More
Minnesota COVID-19 cases set new monthly record in January
More than 275,000 new infections were detected in January, but omicron has not caused as many hospitalizations and deaths, due in part to Minnesota's COVID-19 vaccination rate of 64.7%. → Read More
After signs of retreat, COVID-19 roared back in Minnesota in 2021
Health officials are expecting the omicron variant to fuel new cases in the coming weeks. → Read More
COVID-19 testing surged before holiday in Minnesota
More than 200,000 residents took COVID-19 tests in the days before Christmas. The testing labs reported 9,873 positive test results over the three-day period that included Friday, Saturday and Sunday. → Read More
COVID-19 rapid tests are in high demand as omicron takes hold in Minnesota
COVID-19 rapid tests are becoming a hot item for Christmas this year, but availability is spotty as Minnesotans seek reassurance before holiday gatherings. → Read More
Sarah Stoesz, longtime CEO of Minnesota Planned Parenthood, to step down in 2022
The leadership change comes at a time when the future of abortion rights is uncertain nationwide. → Read More
Minnesota hospitals get federal help to address staff shortages
HCMC and St. Cloud Hospital each will receive 22 emergency medical workers from the Department of Defense. Cerenity Senior Care-Marian in St. Paul will become the third long-term care facility in the state to open its beds to hospitalized patients. → Read More
More than 1,100 Minnesota providers are ready to give COVID-19 shots to kids
Federal approvals of the COVID-19 vaccine for children 5-11 are expected next week. → Read More
Minnesota National Guard to assist with long-term care staffing shortage
The National Guard will also be used to start a new community rapid testing program. → Read More
1 million Minnesotans eligible for Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine booster shot
Minnesotans might get shots quicker at pharmacies than at large health care systems, state health officials said, adding that Pfizer vaccine supply is sufficient to meet demand. → Read More
Minnesota surpasses 8,000 COVID-19 deaths
Hospitalizations set new 2021 record with 791 COVID-19 patients. → Read More
Minnesota long-term care COVID-19 cases rise as federal vaccine mandate for workers approaches
About 34% of facility workers are not fully vaccinated → Read More
Health officials: Minnesotans should wait to get booster shots
Details about when boosters will commence and eligibility are yet to be revealed → Read More
Minnesota's COVID-19 case growth triggers federal indoor mask guideline for most metro counties
In the seven-county metro, all counties except Carver are seeing worrisome case transmission rates, in addition to 29 more counties statewide, based on per capita case rates and percentage of tests that are positive. → Read More
Minnesota offers $100 for COVID-19 shots
People who get their first dose between July 30 and August 15 are eligible → Read More
Minneapolis ends COVID-19 mask mandate
The move comes two weeks after Minnesota's statewide mandate was lifted. → Read More
Minnesota drug overdose deaths jump 27%
Powerful painkiller fentanyl a factor in many overdose deaths → Read More
All Minnesotans 16 and older will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting March 30
Vaccinators will be asked to prioritize shots to those with high COVID-19 risk → Read More