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Walz says he has COVID-19 symptoms

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. 
by Tim Pugmire

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COVID sent last year's U.S. death rate soaring, especially among people of color

COVID sent last year's U.S. death rate soaring, especially among people of color

Americans' life expectancy declined by nearly two years in 2020 compared to the year before, primarily because of COVID-19. The drop in life expectancy was bigger for men, and for Blacks and Latinos.
by Rhitu Chatterjee and Rachel Treisman

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FDA authorizes 1st antiviral pill for COVID

FDA authorizes 1st antiviral pill for COVID

In a highly anticipated decision, the Food and Drug Administration authorized Pfizer's Paxlovid as the first antiviral pill to treat COVID-19 at home.
by Scott Hensley

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As COVID fueled the drug crisis, Native Americans hit worst

As COVID fueled the drug crisis, Native Americans hit worst

As the pandemic ravaged the country, deaths from drug overdoses surged by nearly 30 percent, surpassing 100,000 dead for the first time in American history. The drug crisis also diversified from an overwhelmingly white affliction to killing people of color with staggering speed. 
by The Associated Press

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As omicron becomes state's dominant strain, Minnesotans seek rapid tests and shots

As omicron becomes state's dominant strain, Minnesotans seek rapid tests and shots

With travel expected to be near pre-pandemic levels, the demand for COVID tests, as well as vaccinations, are up across the board. The fast-spreading omicron variant, now the state’s dominant coronavirus strain, adds urgency.
by Peter Cox

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COVID drives halt to Minnesota's population growth

COVID drives halt to Minnesota's population growth

Minnesota’s population growth screeched to a halt in the past year, buffeted by COVID-19, slowing immigration rates and more people leaving the state.
by David H. Montgomery

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How to stay safe from carbon monoxide poisoning

How to stay safe from carbon monoxide poisoning

Carbon monoxide poisoning is more common in the winter, and the state’s fire marshal says he’s already seen several suspected CO deaths this winter.
by MPR News Staff

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