Tag: Jan Malcolm
Former health commissioner says she had blood clot in 2021 that...
Former Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Commissioner Jan Malcolm may have experienced an adverse reaction to the COVID-19 vaccine, she revealed during an online...
Jan Malcolm, 3 others to depart Walz administration
Four members of Gov. Tim Walz’s cabinet won’t seek reappointment during his second term, including Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm and Education Commissioner Heather Mueller.
Both...
Minnesota health commissioner urges universal masking in schools
Almost two years after the beginning of the pandemic, Minnesota's top health official is urging school administrators to enact universal mask mandates.
Jan Malcolm, commissioner...
Lawsuit: Walz admin engaged in ‘complete fabrication’ of risks associated with...
A court document filed last week claims Gov. Tim Walz’s administration attempted to pin the blame for COVID-19 deaths in long-term care facilities on...
MDH wants youth athletes to test for COVID every week
The Minnesota Department of Health issued updated guidelines for youth athletes this week, strongly encouraging all student athletes in grades K-12 to get tested...
Republicans raise concerns about Department of Health ‘data grab’
After a tumultuous week of debate, Gov. Tim Walz said Thursday that his administration will vaccinate 70% of seniors before moving on to the...
Lawmakers say Walz admin attempting to ‘confiscate’ restaurant’s legal defense funds
A group of lawmakers urged Gov. Tim Walz to stop bullying Minnesotans after the state moved to impose additional fines against a Lynd, Minnesota,...
‘Ridiculously short notice’: Walz has delayed closure announcement twice
Restrictions on bars, restaurants and other small businesses are set to expire Friday, but Gov. Tim Walz has twice delayed an announcement on what...
Walz says people need to avoid having Thanksgiving guests, hints at...
In a COVID-19 briefing Monday, Gov. Tim Walz said Minnesotans need to avoid gathering with people for Thanksgiving and hinted at more regulations coming...
Dance while ‘seated in chairs’ to slow the spread, health officials...
A new guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health strongly discourages the custom of dancing during weddings or other “significant life events” to help...