Health

Struggling to keep up with a COVID-19 surge in Michigan, overwhelmed local health departments turned to schools, and recruited principals and teachers as supplemental contact tracers.

While the pandemic picture has improved and the state has dropped its mask-wearing order, Minnesota’s vaccination pace remains at a relative crawl.

Friday morning, Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order that undoes the state's mask mandate. The announcement comes after the CDC said that people who are fully vaccinated no longer have to wear masks outside or inside in most cases. Here’s what you need to know about the latest developments.

The majority of false claims about COVID-19 vaccines on social media trace back to just a handful of influential figures. So why don't the companies just shut them down?

Some parts of public life in the U.S. still operate according to restrictive rules, and that includes planes, trains and buses.

COVID-19 vaccinations have made it possible for Minnesota families and friends to gather once again to celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for fully vaccinated people, allowing them to safely stop wearing masks inside in most places. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is expected to discuss the new CDC guidelines around 6 p.m. Thursday.

A year after the pandemic canceled most proms, school districts around the country are considering whether they can once again hold the formal dance for seniors. Striking a balance between safety and fun, districts are requiring masks and booking outdoor venues like baseball stadiums or setting up tents.

A new Harvard poll shows that only half of Americans trust the CDC — other health agencies were rated even lower. During a pandemic, trust is critical to the success of a public health response.

Some 1.8 billion faithful around the world are marking Eid al-Fitr, but in many places, COVID-19 restrictions and concerns over the spread of virus were putting a damper on festivities.