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Judge halts vaccine mandate for St. Paul city employees
A judge has temporarily halted a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for St. Paul city employees. The St. Paul Pioneer Press reported that Ramsey County District Judge Robert Awsumb issued a temporary restraining order blocking the mandate on Thursday.
Boosters, vigilance help keep COVID away for the holidays, experts say
The torrent of information on COVID and vaccines can sometimes be overwhelming. Public health leaders, though, say the basics are clear: take precautions against COVID during the holiday season -- and get the shots.
The FDA has authorized Merck's COVID pill for home use — the second in two days
The medicine, called molnupiravir, is taken twice a day for five days and works by preventing the virus from replicating. Merck says it will have 10 million packs available by the end of the month.
Nonprofits with big COVID-19 roles now face added scrutiny
A flood of federal coronavirus money over the past year will require some Minnesota nonprofits to undergo more intensive audits for the first time.
With omicron, you need a mask that means business
To block a variant this transmissible, scientists say you need an N95 and other high-filtration mask. Here's how to find a good one and when to wear it.
Walz says he has COVID-19 symptoms
Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday he had developed symptoms like a “tough cold” after initially not feeling the effects of COVID-19.