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Osterholm tries to dispel vaccine myths for Vikings players
Infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm is trying to dispel myths about the COVID-19 vaccine for the Minnesota Vikings. Coach Mike Zimmer has been trying to push players to get vaccinated.
State Fair grandstand act pulls out of Saturday show
Philadelphia-based Low Cut Connie canceled its Minnesota State Fair performance, citing the fair’s lack of mask or vaccine mandates.
U.S. regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. has given full approval to the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer. The Food and Drug Administration’s decision on Monday may help lift public confidence in vaccinations as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet.
School mask, vaccine mandates supported in US: AP-NORC poll
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools. The poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that about 6 in 10 Americans say masks and vaccines should be required in schools.
As long-term care staff vaccines lag, a federal mandate could force change
The vast majority of Minnesota residents of long-term care are vaccinated; 95 percent of assisted living residents and 91 percent of people living in skilled nursing. But staff did not seek shots at the same rate.
Rev. Jesse Jackson and wife remain under observation for COVID-19
The Rev. Jesse Jackson and his wife, Jacqueline, remained under doctors' observation Sunday at a Chicago hospital and were “responding positively to treatments” for COVID-19, their son told the Associated Press.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, wife Jacqueline hospitalized for COVID
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, 79, and his wife, Jacqueline, 77, have been hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19. Jesse Jackson is vaccinated and received his first dose in January during a publicized event, as he urged others to receive the inoculation as soon as possible.