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Minnesota senior test clinics expanding vaccine access
The state also unveiled a new electronic COVID-19 case investigation system by which people who have tested positive will be invited via text message to answer questions about viral exposures online.
Minnesota's total COVID deaths surpass 6,000; more than 200K vaccine doses
Health officials hope new vaccine clinics for people 65 and older will hasten Minnesota's rate of vaccine administration.
Seniors surge to Minnesota site to register for COVID vaccine
The site closed to new registrants at 2 p.m. in order to serve people stuck in a waiting queue, but in the end connected more than 5,000 people with appointments.
Minnesota reports 6 COVID-19 deaths, 200,130 first-dose vaccinations
Case trends are positive for Minnesota as it prepares to expand limited COVID-19 vaccination to seniors, teachers.
Test program expands COVID-19 vaccinations in Minnesota
Announcement comes as nearly 200,000 Minnesotans have received their first doses of the two-dose COVID-19 vaccines.
Minn. COVID-19 vaccine providers defend their performance
The state remains on schedule for vaccination of its priority group, but faces criticism when compared with the rest of the U.S.
Mayo validates COVID-19 plasma treatment as public seeks vaccine
Timing is key, as patients with COVID-19 did not benefit from donor plasma if they had already been placed on ventilators, research shows.
Minnesota's COVID vaccine supply reaches 558K
Plans for rollout of COVID-19 vaccine for next priority group on hold due to new federal guidance.
Minnesota tempers expectations for expanded vaccine rollout
New federal tack creates math problem for Minnesota if 2 million more people immediately expect shots from a supply of 60,000 doses per week.
More than 7,000 second COVID-19 vaccine doses given in Minnesota
New website seeks to provide more real-time information to Minnesotans about the pace of vaccination.
State pushes for weekend shots to boost COVID vaccine rate
With more than 150,000 doses administered, state health officials begin planning for next phase of vaccinating people 75 or older and workers in key industries.
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More than 140,000 COVID-19 vaccine shots given in Minn.
Slight uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations reflects concerns about the pandemic after the holiday season.
Bars, restaurants and other venues reopen today in Minnesota with restrictions
Starting Monday, bars and restaurants can reopen for in-person dining at 50% capacity with a 10 p.m. curfew. Movie theaters, bowling alleys and museums can reopen at 25%.
More than 100,000 Minnesotans receive first COVID-19 vaccine doses
Health officials to meet Monday to plan second wave of vaccine offerings to people 75 and older and front-line essential workers.
More than 100K Minnesotans receive first COVID-19 vaccine doses
Gov. Tim Walz praised plans to release federal reserve supplies of COVID-19 vaccine to states.
COVID-19 variant not found in Minnesota, but remains a concern
Mask-wearing and social distancing urged to prevent COVID-19 variant in Minnesota
COVID-19 vaccinations jump to 91,174 in Minnesota
Governor predicts steady growth in vaccinations will further reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths in Minnesota soon.
Minn. has received 396,350 COVID-19 vaccine doses, administered 81,167 shots
CDC leader said she expects rapid increase in COVID-19 vaccinations as the nation emerges from the holidays.
Walz to loosen restrictions on indoor dining, other venues
Restaurants, bars and other venues have been closed for in-person service since late November.
Extra doses help to stretch Minnesota COVID-19 vaccine supply
Syringe size matters when providers seek to squeeze extra doses of COVID-19 vaccine out of vials.
More than 84,000 Minnesotans have first dose of COVID vaccine
Minnesota health officials said they were encouraged by the recent declines in COVID-19 activity in Minnesota and steady deliveries of vaccine. The state on Tuesday reported 18 deaths and 1,612 new infections.
Walz to loosen bar, restaurant rules amid COVID progress
Change in state pandemic response comes amid declining infection and hospitalization numbers, but health officials warn that risks remain.
Minnesota reports 13 new COVID-19 deaths, 3,148 infections
The rate of new infections in the state has dropped sharply, but state health officials will be closely watching for signs of increased viral transmission over the Christmas and New Year holiday weekends.
St. Joseph's ER in St. Paul closes Wednesday morning
The hospital could shut down entirely by the end of 2021, though Fairview leaders pledged to maintain its inpatient treatment of COVID-19 for as long as needed.
One man's struggle reflects state's loss of 5,000 to COVID
Michael Wright's picture captured the state's attention; his death underscores the pandemic threat that has killed more than 5,000 Minnesotans.
As cases wane, vaccinations start, officials urge vigilance
More than 2,900 Minnesota health care workers have been vaccinated, but vaccine won't replace mitigation strategies for a while.
Minn. COVID hospitalizations lowest since early November
Twenty-two COVID-19 deaths were reported by Minnesota health authorities on Monday along with 1,998 newly diagnosed infections, but they come amid signs of progress.
Vaccinations begin but Minnesota's supply for Week 2 falls short
Health officials learned that Minnesota would be receiving only 33,150 doses of the Pfizer vaccine next week compared with the 58,000 they had anticipated.
Minn. reports 65 virus deaths, 2,737 new cases despite progress
Health officials hope continued restrictions on gatherings and bars and restaurants will drive down pandemic numbers even more.
U's study of grocery store workers could help unlock COVID-19 clues
Vaccine readiness continues as Minnesota receives thousands of doses for health care workers at risk of COVID-19 exposure.
83 COVID-19 deaths, 2,775 cases in Minn. amid improving infection rate
Group gatherings remain outbreak concerns, but state expands guidance to allow for 10 people from two households indoors.
Walz loosens restrictions on bars, gyms and youth sports
Fitness studios and gyms will be able to reopen at lower capacity, and bars and restaurants may resume only outdoor service.
92 COVID-19 deaths, 2,279 infections reported in Minnesota
Pandemic wave has shown watch-like precision of peaks in infections followed by hospitalizations and deaths.
Minnesota health care workers, elders receive first doses of COVID-19 vaccine
The Minnesota Department of Health on Tuesday reported 21 more COVID-19 deaths and 2,340 newly lab-confirmed infections. Vaccinations at most Minnesota hospitals and clinics will start next week.
COVID vaccinations expected to begin today in Minnesota
Thousands of doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine started arriving this week in Minnesota. The first vaccinations are scheduled to start today at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center and next week at hospitals and clinics statewide.
Walz urges mask-wearing as bridge to vaccine
The governor thanked Minnesotans on Monday for a recent hike in mask-wearing, based on survey data, and said it should be a bridge for the state to a COVID-19 vaccine.
21 COVID deaths push Minn. above 4,000 for pandemic
The number of COVID-19 patients filling intensive care beds in Minnesota hospitals has declined since Nov. 30, a sign the latest wave is easing.
First vaccine doses will be targeted, health officials say
First doses could come in December, but they will likely go to health care workers and high-risk groups. "It won't be a situation where you line up outside a grocery store," Minnesota infectious disease director Kris Ehresmann said.
