Coronavirus (COVID-19) Coverage

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COVID-19 HOTLINE: Questions about COVID-19? Call the MN Dept of Health COVID-19 Hotline at 651-201-3920 Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
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Minnesota COVID Hospitalizations Rise Back to Late January Levels

The hospitalizations are rising even though immunization counts are climbing.

Andy Brownell

Where To Go To Get A Covid Shot In Minnesota?

Minnesota has followed an orderly vaccination program since the first shipments of vaccine arrived in December.

Kim David

Wisconsin Statewide Covid Mask Mandate Thrown Out

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Gov. Tony Evers’ statewide mask mandate, ruling that the Democrat exceeded his authority by issuing the order.

Associated Press

Pfizer Says Their Vaccine Is 100% Effective in Teens

Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and strongly protective in kids as young as 12.

Joe

Employment in Rochester Remains 1000 Below Pre-Pandemic Level

Employment in the Rochester area last month was the highest it has been since the pandemic hit last March.

Andy Brownell

Walz Gets J&J Dose as Minnesota Opens up Vaccine Queue

Gov. Tim Walz and former Gov. Tim Pawlenty each received a dose of coronavirus vaccine in a bipartisan display aimed at boosting acceptance of the vaccine as eligibility opened up to all Minnesotans 16 and older on Tuesday.

The Associated Press

Over One Million Minnesotans Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

A significant milestone was reached today in Minnesota's COVID-19 program.

Andy Brownell

The Easiest Way to Find a COVID Vaccine in Minnesota

It seems impossible to get a COVID vaccine, the appointments get scooped up so quickly! Here's the easiest way I found to find a COVID vaccine. It helped my husband and I get appointments.

Carly Ross

Yes, We Really Could Have A Major Toilet Paper Crisis Soon

The supply has been barely keeping up, not a problem half a world away has made it so much worse.

James Rabe

Olmsted County Reaches Another Vaccination Milestone

The COVID-19 vaccination effort in the Rochester area hit another milestone today as the governor was announcing a major expansion of the eligibility for the vaccines.

Andy Brownell

Covid-19: Help Is On the Way for Olmsted County Renters and Landlords

When and how to apply for Renters assistance (which landlords will be able to do, too.

James Rabe

Minnesota Gov Walz COVID Vaccine Press Conference Today – March 26, 2021 [WATCH LIVE]

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will hold a press conference today Friday, March 26, 2021, at 11:30 AM to discuss his plan to make the Covid-19 vaccine available to all Minnesotans over 16 years old.

KROC News Staff

What You Need to Know About the COVID Vaccine Expansion

We know more details about the planned expansion of COVID-19 vaccine distribution. Governor Tim Walz says that all Minnesotans 16 years old and older will be eligible to get the vaccine starting on Tuesday.

Jim Maurice

COVID Vaccines Open to All Minnesotans Over 16 Starting Tues.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will announce on Friday that All Minnesotans 16 and older will be able to sign-up for a COVID-19 vaccination beginning on Tuesday.

Jim Maurice