Health

August 4, 2021 4:00 AM

Without emergency powers, local leaders respond to latest COVID wave

COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in Minnesota and across the country, but with most restrictions lifted and Gov. Tim Walz’s emergency powers gone, the response to this latest spike is in the hands of local leaders and businesses.

by Peter Cox

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August 3, 2021 3:37 PM

Lawmakers face tough math in pandemic pay plan

State lawmakers are grappling with how to best reward those who took the biggest risks to help others during the pandemic. One sector gave a $96 million estimate of need.

by Brian Bakst

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August 3, 2021 3:05 PM

Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth to require masks in city buildings

The moves come following a surge of COVID-19 infections in the state largely due to the highly transmissible delta variant.

by Jon Collins and MPR News Staff

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August 3, 2021 2:57 PM

Last week, 1 in 3 U.S. COVID cases were in Florida and Texas

In the last week, 3 million Americans got their first vaccine shot. On Tuesday, the U.S. hit President Joe Biden's July Fourth goal of 70 percent of adults receiving at least one shot.

by Emily Alfin Johnson

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August 3, 2021 12:58 PM

Uninsured or unemployed? You might be missing out on free health insurance

Millions of people who need insurance are eligible for free health care plans. A special enrollment period is ending on Aug. 15. Here's how to sign up in time.

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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August 3, 2021 12:45 PM

COVID-19 in MN: Caseloads accelerating among Black Minnesotans

New data shows cases are growing far faster for Black Minnesotans than for other racial or ethnic groups. Separately on Tuesday, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Duluth ordered city staff and visitors to wear masks in city-owned buildings.

by MPR News Staff

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August 3, 2021 9:47 AM

Florida again breaks record for COVID-19 hospitalizations

The number of people hospitalized for COVID-19 in Florida rose to an all-time high of 11,515 patients in one day, according to data the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released Tuesday.

by The Associated Press

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August 3, 2021 9:41 AM

NYC will require vaccination proof for indoor dining, gyms

New York City will soon require proof of COVID-19 vaccinations for indoor activities, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday, making it the first big city in the U.S. to impose such restrictions. The new requirement, which will go into effect Aug. 16, applies to indoor dining, gyms and indoor entertainment venues.

by The Associated Press

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August 3, 2021 8:09 AM

U.S. hits 70% vaccination rate — a month late, amid a surge

The U.S. on Monday finally reached President Joe Biden's goal of getting at least one COVID-19 shot into 70 percent of American adults — a month late and amid a fierce surge by the delta variant that is swamping hospitals and leading to new mask rules and mandatory vaccinations around the country.

by The Associated Press