‘In a few more months, we will have a few more drugs that will limit the impact of the virus and along with vaccinations, that will help us get through this.’
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Steps Minnesotans can take to stay safe this holiday season
President Biden’s steps to fight the omicron outbreak include affordable and accessible testing; widely available free and safe vaccines; and emergency assistance for hospitals.
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New COVID-19 omicron variant is spreading rapidly
So far, the data on new cases shows that this new variant can avoid the immunity gained from prior infection.
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Rapid tests are crucial in curbing the spread of COVID-19—especially for holiday gatherings
President Joe Biden made at-home COVID-19 rapid tests eligible for reimbursement by private insurance. But how do they work?
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President Biden announces new actions to combat COVID-19 and new omicron variant
‘We have more tools today to fight the omicron variant than we have had to fight previous variants, including delta.’
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Minnesota’s first case of omicron COVID-19 variant detected
The first case of the omicron variant has been detected in Minnesota, reports the MDH.
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CDC: First confirmed case of omicron variant detected in the U.S.
On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control reported that a case of the omicron variant was confirmed by the California and San Francisco Departments of Public Health.
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Omicron COVID-19 variant: ‘A cause for concern, not a cause for panic’
U.S. health officials have said that more data is needed to determine the efficacy of the current COVID-19 vaccines against the Omicron variant.
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Monoclonal antibody treatment expands in the Twin Cities to combat COVID-19 surge
Gov. Tim Walz announced on Tuesday that the Minnesota Department of Health and M Health Fairview are expanding access to monoclonal antibodies COVID-19 treatments in the Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota.
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To combat COVID-19 surge, booster shots are now available to all adults in MN
Minnesotans 18+ who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least six months ago or the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at least two months ago are eligible and encouraged to get a booster shot.
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Strong demand for 5-11 vaccinations at COVID-19 community clinics
‘While we are so fortunate she is okay, I don’t want any other families to have to go through that experience.’
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Minnesota to begin vaccinating 5- to 11-year-olds following CDC recommendation
Following CDC recommendations of the Pfizer vaccine for 5- to 11-year-olds, Minnesota’s network of providers will begin scheduling appointments and administering the vaccine.
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COVID-19 vaccination education
‘In the Black community, we first need to acknowledge the understandable mistrust of medicine and healthcare that dates back hundreds of years.’
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State to begin administering COVID-19 booster shots to recommended Minnesotans
Following guidance from the CDC, on Friday, Gov. Tim Walz announced that Minnesota will begin administering Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 booster shots to eligible Minnesotans.
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FDA approves Moderna, J&J boosters, and ‘mix and matching’ of vaccines
The FDA approved the use of each of the available COVID-19 vaccines as a ‘mix and match’ booster dose in eligible individuals.
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‘Kids Deserve a Shot’ incentive program offers $200 for kids 12-17 to get vaccinated
Kids 12-17 must receive both doses of COVID-19 vaccine before being entered into the drawings.
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Pfizer, BioNTech seek vaccine emergency use authorization for kids
Pfizer and BioNTech officials have confirmed that they have approached federal regulators to authorize emergency use of their coronavirus vaccine for children ages 5 to 11.
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COVID is killing rural Americans at twice the rate of urbanites
Rural Americans are dying of COVID at more than twice the rate of their urban counterparts.
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State to begin administering Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots to recommended Minnesotans
‘We will begin giving boosters to Minnesotans who are eligible, which will help maximize protection for the most at-risk Minnesotans.”
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CDC director overrides advisory panel, joins FDA in recommending Pfizer booster for 65+, high-risk
CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky overrode the CDC advisory committee, providing the go-ahead for all groups listed under the FDA’s emergency use authorizations—including those with increased job-site risk.