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Positive Test Results For Rochester Company’s Oral COVID Vaccine
Vyriad is now looking for partners to begin human testing.
How to Get Your Free At-Home Covid Test Here in Minnesota
Starting today, the state of Minnesota is now offering free rapid at-home Covid-19 tests while they last. Here's how to get yours...
Minnesota's Hospitality Industry Revenues Dropped $15 Billion
A new report highlights the impact of the pandemic on Minnesota restaurants, hotels, resorts, and other hospitality businesses.
Mayo Clinic Patients in Rochester Are Being Allowed More Visitors
The new hospital visitor policy is far less restrictive.
People With Immunity Rarely Hospitalized For Breakthrough COVID
A new Mayo Clinic study found that applies to people who have been vaccinated and those who had previous COVID-19 infections.
Rochester & Olmsted County Drop Mask Mandate for Public Buildings
Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Duluth also ended their mask mandate's today.
Minnesota Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for COVID Related Fraud
He has been ordered to pay more than $1.7 million in restitution.
Minnesota's Court System Ends Statewide Mask Requirement
Olmsted County is one of only three Minnesota counties still designated as having a high COVID-19 Community Level.
Rochester Public Schools Mask Mandate Has Ended
Masks are strongly recommended, but no longer required for students returning to class Monday morning.
Masks ON Is Still the Rule In Rochester and Olmsted City / Government Buildings
Keeping the masking rules in place for now because the CDC announced new guidance.
Minnesota Based Target Corp Ends Mask Mandate for Employees
Are we seeing the end of the pandemic? Things seem to be moving in that direction.
Huge Change Announced for Mask Policy at Target Stores in Minnesota and Iowa
They've added MORE clearance! Just kidding.
Mayo Clinic Announces Easing of Visitor Restrictions In Rochester
Patients have been restricted to a single consistent and designated visitor since early January.