More than 7,000 St. Thomas students, staff, and facility have been at least partially vaccinated according to a University email on May 6. St. Thomas men’s hockey will play MSU- Mankato as part of Hockey Day Minnesota 2022. Photographer Madeline Combs, has today’s News in :90.
Twenty three positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being, an increase of eight from the previous week. Angeline Terry and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
COVID-19 vaccines finally are headed for more kids as U.S. regulators on Monday expanded use of Pfizer’s shot to those as young as 12, sparking a race to protect middle and high school students before they head back to class in the fall.
Gov. Tim Walz plans to announce a timeline on Thursday for lifting all COVID-19 restrictions in Minnesota while doubling down on the state’s vaccination push.
Just under two-thousand individuals of the St. Thomas community received the first shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, at McCarthy Gym on Friday and Saturday. Macalester College is now the first Minnesota college to require the COVID-19 vaccine for returning students and staff next fall. Production Editor, Justin Amaker has today’s News in :90.
Nine positive COVID-19 tests were reported to St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being last week, a decrease of four from the previous week, and St. Thomas community members lined up beginning Friday to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at McCarthy Gym. Justin Amaker, Casey Eakins and Lauren Dettmer have the story.
Rising COVID-19 cases across Minnesota are especially affecting middle and high school students, and some places across the U.S., including counties in Iowa, are having to turn down COVID-19 shipments due to low interest. Senior Reporter Emily Haugen has today’s News in :90.
Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin will not testify in his murder trial, former Brooklyn Center police officer Kim Potter faces her first court appearance today and St. Thomas will administer COVID-19 vaccines on campus. Director Mia Laube has today’s News in :90.
The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in using the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots.
Minneapolis police chief testified that Derek Chauvin had clearly violated department policy. President Joe Biden announced that he is shaving two weeks off his May 1 deadline for the COVID-19 vaccine handout. St. Thomas showcased the women who have contributed to the Tommie community during Women’s History Month. Senior Reporter, Emily Haugen has today’s News in :90.
Gov. Tim Walz on Friday is expected to expand vaccine eligibility to all Minnesotans 16 and older next week following a promised increase in weekly doses from the federal government early next month.
The limited supply of COVID-19 vaccinations has left much of the country waiting to receive shots, and while most college-age students are at the back of the line, some St. Thomas students in certain jobs are eligible to receive their vaccines earlier than others.
A judge on Thursday granted prosecutors’ request to add a third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin, heavy snow in northeastern Minnesota left many without power and the International Olympic Committee is offering vaccines to athletes for the Olympic games. Ad/PR Representative Alaina Schoenfelder has today’s News in :90.
Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that Minnesota is expanding eligibility for the coronavirus vaccine after reaching its goal of inoculating at least 70% of people 65 and older.
The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two.
