CDC director announces shake-up, citing COVID mistakes
The head of the nation's top public health agency on Wednesday announced a shake-up of the organization, saying it fell short responding to COVID-19 and needs to become more nimble.
Prosecutors struggle to catch up to a tidal wave of pandemic fraud
Trillions of dollars flowed into federal relief programs, with few strings and minimal oversight, resulting in one of the largest frauds in U.S. history.
Judge blocks plan to return 18 freed during pandemic to prison
The 18 former prisoners were among the 158 people granted conditional medical release as COVID raged through the prison population in Minnesota.
In reversal, more women than men dying this summer of COVID in Minnesota
Minnesota surpassed 13,000 COVID-19 deaths this week with the toll still falling hardest on the elderly, unhealthy and unvaccinated.
More than 13,000 deaths now linked to COVID-19 in Minnesota
CDC data show Minnesota counties at a high COVID-19 level increased from nine to 22 in the past week.
CDC drops quarantine, distancing recommendations for COVID
The nation's top public health agency relaxed its COVID-19 guidelines Thursday, dropping the recommendation that Americans quarantine themselves if they come into close contact with an infected person.
FDA: Take 3 home tests if exposed to COVID to boost accuracy
If you were exposed to COVID-19, take three home tests instead of two to make sure you're not infected, according to new U.S. recommendations released Thursday.
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Minnesota COVID levels steady with a few upticks
Cases and hospitalizations are up slightly, but ICU numbers and wastewater data suggest a generally stable picture.
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Hospital 'adverse events' rose during pandemic in Minnesota
Staff shortages exacerbated the risks of preventable falls, while severe COVID cases presented new challenges in preventing bedsores.
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End of public transit mask mandate sows mixed reaction
The ruling gives airports, mass transit systems, airlines and ride-hailing services the option to keep mask rules or ditch them entirely.
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