The daily coronavirus update: 827 new cases; more than 300,000 Minnesotans vaccinated so far
The Minnesota Department of Health also said Wednesday that 18 more people have died of COVID-19.
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Seeking health equity: MDH Community Coordinators program provides COVID help to diverse communities
Hotlines are staffed by coordinators familiar with the needs and languages of the specific community their organization serves.
The daily coronavirus update: 8 more deaths; Brazil variant detected in Minnesota is first in U.S.
Scientists are studying the variant. So far, it’s not clear that the Brazil variant spreads any faster than other variants of the coronavirus.
Still confused about Minnesota’s plan to vaccinate everyone over 65? You’re not alone.
Currently, the state is relying on providers contacting their own patients and a new lottery system, among other programs. And supply limitations continue to hamper the effort.
The daily coronavirus update: 3 more deaths; state imposes new deadline for vaccine providers
Gov. Tim Walz’s administration said data showed some vaccinators were lagging in getting vaccinations administered, including some chain pharmacies under federal contract to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to long-term care facilities.
The daily coronavirus update: 32 more deaths; 1,181 new cases in Minnesota
The state’s seven-day positive case average rate has been declining over the last week, though it remains slightly above a 5-percent threshold that officials consider concerning.
The daily coronavirus update: 21 more deaths; 1,506 new cases in Minnesota
The state has reported 709 deaths in January so far, making it the third deadliest month of the pandemic.
The daily coronavirus update: 32 more deaths; 1,292 new cases in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health also said Thursday that 203,839 Minnesotans had received at least one of two COVID-19 vaccine doses, and 41,984 had received both doses.
Minnesota is vaccinating for COVID-19 more slowly than other states. Here’s why
And it doesn’t mean that vaccine is just sitting around or going to waste.
The daily coronavirus update: 34 deaths; more than 200,000 Minnesotans have received at least one vaccine dose
The Minnesota Department of Health also reported 1,224 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday.
The daily coronavirus update: 6 more deaths; MDH officials urge patience on vaccines
Minnesota doesn’t have enough doses for everyone yet and, as more doses become available, the state is still establishing its protocol for administering vaccines.
COVID-19 vaccine: Minnesota’s ’splaining won’t do
As someone in the highest risk group for COVID-19, I find the state’s response has been inadequate, misguided, and dangerously secretive.
The daily coronavirus update: 12 more deaths; Minnesota launching vaccine pilot sites
The nine pilot sites will provide COVID-19 vaccinations to Minnesotans who are 65 or older, pre-K through 12th grade school and child care workers.
The daily corona virus update: 40 more deaths; 1,364 new cases in Minnesota
The most recent data shows that 184,943 Minnesotans have had at least one dose of vaccine, and 35,800 have received two doses.
The daily coronavirus update: No vaccine reserves exist for second doses, expanded vaccinations
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called this “the most egregious thing” the federal government has yet done in what he called a botched pandemic response.
Medical students keeping COVID at bay, even in a congregate-living setting
Our house highlights an important notion: A collective effort for the greater good is obtainable.
The daily coronavirus update: 43 more deaths; MDH alters vaccine guidance for Minnesotans 65 and older
The announcement did not signal the beginning of mass vaccination for Minnesotans in that age group, though, and was limited to extra vaccine doses providers may have on hand.
Is Minnesota behind other states in vaccinating against COVID-19?
Minnesotans may have noticed friends and relatives in other states are already getting shots, while eligibility is still limited to a small group of people in the North Star state.
Delaying second COVID-19 vaccine doses will make supplies last longer, but comes with risks
Some experts support giving a single vaccine dose to as many people as possible, while others want to vaccinate according to the protocol used during the clinical trials.
The daily coronavirus update: 50 more deaths; state lawmakers push to speed up, expand vaccine distribution
Minnesota’s seven-day positive case average continues to be well above a threshold that health officials say is a concerning sign of disease spread.
