Health

June 8, 2021 8:28 PM

The highly contagious Delta variant is on the rise in the U.S.

The variant accounts for more than 6 percent of all infections in the U.S. and in some Western states is responsible for more than 18 percent of cases.

by Jane Greenhalgh

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June 8, 2021 7:20 PM

U.S. lowers travel risk rating for Japan, where COVID still shadows the Olympics

The revised guidelines are not an enthusiastic endorsement of travel, moving Japan from the highest risk ranking to a tier below. But the change comes as Japan struggles with a surge in infections.

by Vanessa Romo

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June 8, 2021 1:49 PM

To test or not to test? What to do if you're vaccinated and exposed to COVID-19

Dr. Jon Hallberg walks us through the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance on COVID-19 testing for those who have been vaccinated against the virus.

by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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June 8, 2021 5:32 AM

Fake COVID vaccine cards are being sold online. Using one is a crime

Officials have pleaded with tech giants to keep the documents off their sites, but Amazon briefly had blank vaccination cards for sale this week. They could land their bearers in prison.

by Jaclyn Diaz

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June 8, 2021 5:00 AM

Anti-vaccine film targeted to Black Americans spreads false information

A new movie produced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine group tries to capitalize on the COVID-19 pandemic, the racial justice movement and renewed interest in the history of medical racism.

by Will Stone

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June 8, 2021 5:00 AM

June 8 update on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations, ICU needs, active cases fall

Tuesday’s data offers more evidence of a pandemic receding quickly. Known, active cases remain below 2,000 and at their lowest point since April 2020. Hospitalizations and ICU needs are less than half of what they were a month ago.

by MPR News Staff

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June 7, 2021 4:43 PM

Heat wave: St. Paul schools canceled; Mpls. keeps some students home

St. Paul school district leaders are canceling all district classes for the week due to the heat wave, bringing an early end to the school year. The Minneapolis district is keeping students home from 15 schools Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday because of the heat.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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June 7, 2021 2:07 PM

What Naomi Osaka can teach us about athletes and mental health

Host Angela Davis talks to a journalist, a sports psychologist and a former collegiate tennis coach about Naomi Osaka’s decision to withdraw from the French Open.

by Angela Davis, Samantha Matsumoto and Maja Beckstrom

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June 7, 2021 12:17 PM

How to handle a heat wave: Safety tips and ways to stay cool

The heat wave hitting Minnesota continues on into this week. Here’s what you need to know about the dangers of extreme heat and some tips for staying cool.

by Sara Porter

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June 7, 2021 10:44 AM

FDA has approved a controversial Alzheimer's drug

This is the first new drug approved for Alzheimer's disease since 2003. It's the first to show significant progress against the sticky brain plaques that are the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

by Scott Hensley and Jon Hamilton

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