Sanford Health will be hosting a one-day COVID-19 vaccine blitz from 7-11 a.m. on Tuesday, Apr. 13, at the Sanford Blackduck Clinic—81 First St. NW, Blackduck, MN 56630. The clinic will be offering the one-time dose, Johnson and Johnson vaccine by appointment only to anyone who is 18 years-old or older and would like a…
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 2,004 new COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths, bringing the state’s case total to 532,658 and the death toll to 6,908. Of today’s reported deaths, five were residents of long-term care or assisted living facilities. There have been 4,298 COVID deaths in these types of facilities. Today’s data…
The Sanford Park Rapids Clinic will offer a one-day COVID-19 vaccination blitz tomorrow from noon to 4. Vaccines will only be administered with an appointment, and this clinic will offer the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. To schedule in Park Rapids, call 877-701-0779. What to expect Upon calling the vaccine clinic phone number, patients…
The Community Health Board convened during the first portion of the Beltrami County Board of Commissioners work session Tuesday. Public Health Director Cynthia Borgen brought a harrowing reminder of the pandemic’s toll, with data showing COVID-19 as the nation’s third leading cause of death last year, with cancer and heart disease rounding out the top…
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 3,014 new cases of COVID-19 today and four new deaths, bringing the state’s case total to 530,662 and the death toll to 6,889. Today’s information is combined from data reported Sunday, April 4, and Monday, April 5. None of today’s reported deaths were among residents in long-term care…
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 1,385 new COVID-19 cases today and ten new deaths, bringing the state’s case total to 527,650 and the death toll to 6,885. Since no new data was reported Easter Sunday, April 4, MDH said, “Today’s post will be for data analyzed and reported out as of Saturday, April…
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has updated its guidance for one-day outings including for holidays, such as Easter, Passover, and other celebrations. The change is to reflect the CDC’s latest guidelines for nursing homes and long-term care facilities. The key difference is that long-term care residents in both nursing homes and assisted living now…
Sanford Bemidji is now offering a new online COVID-19 vaccination appointment scheduler. Anyone, Sanford patient or not, can make an appointment through the Sanford Health website. Vaccine eligibility was expanded to anyone over the age of 16 this week. “With vaccinations opening up to anyone 16 years-old and older, many of whom work full time,…
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 2,140 new COVID-19 cases today and 12 new deaths, bringing the state’s case total to 521,667 and the death toll to 6,860. This is the first time since Jan. 4 new daily cases were more than 2,000. Four of today’s deaths were residents of long-term care or assisted…
The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 1,660 new COVID-19 cases today and 12 new deaths, bringing the state’s case total to 519,529 and the death toll to 6,848. Four of today’s deaths were among residents in long-term care or assisted living facilities, bringing the total number of deaths in these types of facilities to…
