The booster shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is approved for Americans aged 65 and older, adults with underlying medical conditions and adults in high-risk working and institutional settings.
COVID-19 booster shots are being made available to Minnesotans who are eligible to receive them under the latest guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As we close out September, Mayo Clinic Health System is getting a head start on sharing what you need to know to stay healthy.
A total of $64.2 million is available in grants for Minnesotan owned and operated businesses that can demonstrate financial hardship due to the pandemic.
Mankato Clinic says these patients do not need to take any action to protect themselves from potential harm resulting from the breach of their personal health information since the e-mail was immediately deleted by the recipient and the information did not include any financial information.
Flu season is right around the corner and with the pandemic still lingering, some health officials are concerned about vaccinations and an increased number of flu cases this year.
The new school year is upon us, and students are returning to in-person classes. For some, it’s the first time they have been to class in person in 18 months.
South Dakota-based Sanford Health said Wednesday it is giving $350 million to a clinical initiative that aims to create a virtual care center to treat people in rural and underserved areas of the Midwest.
Some parents of students at Minnesota K-12 schools that have not required face coverings have filed a lawsuit asking the governor to enact a statewide mask mandate because of the spike in COVID-19 cases.
Kids will be making their way back to school soon, and experts are weighing in on why some students may have a hard time transitioning back to the classroom this year.
The Biden administration will require that nursing home staff be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition for those facilities to continue receiving federal Medicare and Medicaid funding.
Of the more than 3 million Minnesotans who have completed their vaccine series, fewer than 6,000 have been infected with COVID-19. The low rate of breakthrough cases is why one Mayo Clinic doctor says we already have what we need to return to life as normal.
Health officials say COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and only a small percentage of people who are fully vaccinated will still get the disease if exposed.
Starting Monday, Aug. 9, all students, employees, visitors, contractors and vendors of Minnesota State Mankato are required to wear a face covering when entering a campus building regardless of vaccination status.
