Here’s which groups will get vaccine next in Minnesota
Vaccination of further groups will begin after 70% of Minnesotans over the age of 65 have received a single dose of vaccine, something expected by the end of March.
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The daily coronavirus update: 7 more deaths, 996 new cases in Minnesota
The state also reports 783,214 Minnesotans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine so far.
Minnesota’s long-term care facilities see COVID-19 rates drop after vaccines
Nursing homes were hard-hit by the pandemic, but early access to vaccines appears to be making a difference.
The daily coronavirus update: approval of Johnson & Johnson vaccine expected soon; Minnesota students asked to get tested bimonthly
The most recent data shows that 770,021 people, or 13.8 percent of Minnesota’s population, had received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine so far.
Video encourages East African youth to mask up — for others
The video features a group of young East Africans — a mix of cultural influencers and regular young adults — pulling on masks and answering the question “Who Are You Masking Up For?”
The daily coronavirus update: second consecutive day with only one reported death
State officials also said Tuesday said they’re partnering with dozens of organizations that serve people of color, American Indians, LGTBQ+ people and those who have disabilities in order to connect them to vaccines.
The daily coronavirus update: 1 death, lowest daily total since August
Minnesota’s 7-day case positivity rate of 3.6 was also the lowest it has been for months.
After finding sobriety, thanks to community living, Patrick Flanagan opened Lion House
The 7,200 square-foot house is for women in early recovery, with enough space for 16.
The daily coronavirus update: 9 more deaths; case count grows by 879
As of Friday, 754,602 people, or roughly 13.6 percent of Minnesota’s population, had received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
The daily coronavirus update: 8 more deaths; positivity rate remains low
As of Wednesday, 728,081 Minnesotans had received at least one dose of the vaccine and 286,543 both doses.
The daily coronavirus update: Minnesotans urged to sign up for ‘vaccine connector’
The most recent data show 710,305 Minnesotans, or roughly 12.8 percent of the state population, have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
Will we ever know how many Minnesotans actually had COVID-19?
Asymptomatic cases and lack of testing at the beginning of the pandemic means the official count of cases is too low. Researchers are working on developing a fuller picture.
How many people get ‘long COVID’ – and who is most at risk?
Numerous studies over the past few months have shown that about 1 in 3 people with COVID-19 will have symptoms that last longer than the typical two weeks.
The daily coronavirus update: 10 more deaths; 783 new cases in Minnesota
The state also reported that 695,629 people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
What to know about Gov. Walz’s plan to get Minnesota middle and high school students back in the classroom
The change comes amid reduced spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota and a growing number of teachers get vaccinated.
‘He shouldn’t have had to die’: COVID-19 infects half of Wisconsin inmates, five times the overall state rate
Prisoners lack space, and some say rules to curb COVID-19 are unevenly enforced.
The daily coronavirus update: Nursing home cases at lowest point since March 2020
Minnesota has also reported fewer than 10 deaths in four consecutive days for the first time since September.
The daily coronavirus update: 2 more deaths, 611 new cases in Minnesota
MDH also said Monday that more than 675,000 Minnesotans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine so far.
S.D. governor gives state high marks in handling the pandemic. Are they deserved?
Noem’s statement on South Dakota’s performance cherry-picked the data. We rate it Mostly False.
St. Thomas institute will take a ‘head-on’ approach to addressing back-to-school trauma
The Minnesota Institute for Trauma-Informed Education (MITIE) will support professional development for teachers and administrators; build a statewide trauma-informed teaching network; and create a research and policy division.
