Wisconsin health department adopts CDC recommendation for shorter quarantine after COVID-19 exposure
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says it will follow suit with the CDC guidance for shorter quarantines for people exposed to COVID-19.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says it will follow suit with the CDC guidance for shorter quarantines for people exposed to COVID-19.
'Time to dig deep': Concern for long-term care facilities amid increased community spread
While the release of a COVID-19 vaccine is on the horizon, state leaders are urging Minnesotans to keep safety practices mind, especially to help reduce impact on vulnerable residents in long-term care facilities.
While the release of a COVID-19 vaccine is on the horizon, state leaders are urging Minnesotans to keep safety practices mind, especially to help reduce impact on vulnerable residents in long-term care facilities.
Mayo Clinic temporarily closing 5 Minnesota clinics to staff COVID-19 response
The Mayo Clinic Health System will be temporarily closing five clinics across Minnesota in order to move staff resources to help with the surge of COVID-19 cases, according to a press release.
The Mayo Clinic Health System will be temporarily closing five clinics across Minnesota in order to move staff resources to help with the surge of COVID-19 cases, according to a press release.
Dr. Fauci says he 'absolutely' accepted offer to be Biden's chief medical adviser
President-elect Joe Biden asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to serve as his chief medical adviser, a role the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said he “absolutely” accepted.
President-elect Joe Biden asked Dr. Anthony Fauci to serve as his chief medical adviser, a role the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) said he “absolutely” accepted.
Minnesota reports 5,371 new COVID-19 cases, 61 deaths Friday as hospitalizations decline
Minnesota health officials reported 5,371 new cases of COVID-19 and 61 additional deaths Friday.
Minnesota health officials reported 5,371 new cases of COVID-19 and 61 additional deaths Friday.
West Michigan pastor encourages congregation to catch COVID-19 to 'get it over with'
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
A senior pastor at a west Michigan church encouraged his congregation to catch COVID-19 so as to "get it over with."
Can your employer require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to go to work?
If you're wondering whether your employer can require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to return to work, the short answer is yes.
If you're wondering whether your employer can require you to get a COVID-19 vaccine to return to work, the short answer is yes.
Doctors warn children infected with COVID-19 may be at risk of heart failure and damage
A report from a group of U.S. doctors suggests COVID-19 can trigger a type of heart failure in children that is normally only seen in adults.
A report from a group of U.S. doctors suggests COVID-19 can trigger a type of heart failure in children that is normally only seen in adults.
Lab techs grapple with supply, staffing shortages amid increased COVID-19 testing
At the HealthPartners central lab in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, staff are working like never before to overcome supply and ongoing staffing shortages.
At the HealthPartners central lab in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, staff are working like never before to overcome supply and ongoing staffing shortages.
MSHSL says it's ready to start winter sports Dec. 21
The Minnesota State High School League says it’s ready to start the winter sports season as soon as Dec. 21, but that decision is ultimately up to Governor Tim Walz.
The Minnesota State High School League says it’s ready to start the winter sports season as soon as Dec. 21, but that decision is ultimately up to Governor Tim Walz.
‘As soon as my turn comes up’: Fauci says he will get COVID-19 vaccine on camera
Three former presidents have already said they'd be willing to take a coronavirus vaccine (https://www.fox2detroit.com/tag/health/coronavirus-vaccine) publicly once one becomes available. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he'll do the same.
Three former presidents have already said they'd be willing to take a coronavirus vaccine (https://www.fox2detroit.com/tag/health/coronavirus-vaccine) publicly once one becomes available. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he'll do the same.
US reports more COVID-19 deaths in single day than over 100 countries have since pandemic began
The U.S. recorded more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday alone than the total number of virus-related deaths reported in more than 100 countries since the pandemic began.
The U.S. recorded more COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday alone than the total number of virus-related deaths reported in more than 100 countries since the pandemic began.
Survey: Widespread decline in social distancing preceded COVID-19 surge in US
Researchers polled 139,230 individuals across all 50 states between April and November 2020 and found a general decline in social distancing over the summer and into the fall.
Researchers polled 139,230 individuals across all 50 states between April and November 2020 and found a general decline in social distancing over the summer and into the fall.
As deadline approaches, Minnesota sits on pile of housing relief cash
Months after making it available, Minnesota is sitting on tens of millions of dollars in cash assistance meant to help struggling homeowners and renters during the coronavirus pandemic.
Months after making it available, Minnesota is sitting on tens of millions of dollars in cash assistance meant to help struggling homeowners and renters during the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden plans to retain Dr. Fauci, call for 100 days of mask-wearing
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Joe Biden said Thursday that he will ask Americans to commit to 100 days of wearing masks as one of his first acts as president, stopping just short of the nationwide mandate he's pushed before to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Minnesota reports 1st COVID-related death at state sex offender treatment facility
A client from the Minnesota Sex Offender Program in Moose Lake has died due to COVID-19, marking the first death related to the virus at one of the state's sex offender treatment facilities.
A client from the Minnesota Sex Offender Program in Moose Lake has died due to COVID-19, marking the first death related to the virus at one of the state's sex offender treatment facilities.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 7-day case increase average continues to fall
The state of Wisconsin's 7-day case increase average continues to fall after nearly two months of increases.
The state of Wisconsin's 7-day case increase average continues to fall after nearly two months of increases.
US COVID-19 deaths top 3,100 in single day, hospitalizations reach record 100K
For the first time, the U.S. recorded over 3,100 COVID-19 deaths in a single day and hospitalizations topped 100,000. New virus cases are also topping 200,000 a day,
For the first time, the U.S. recorded over 3,100 COVID-19 deaths in a single day and hospitalizations topped 100,000. New virus cases are also topping 200,000 a day,
Hawaii couple arrested after boarding SFO flight while COVID-positive
In first of its kind, the CDC reportedly tipped off authorities in Hawaii that a couple defied orders not to fly.
In first of its kind, the CDC reportedly tipped off authorities in Hawaii that a couple defied orders not to fly.
Minnesota reports 92 new COVID-19 deaths Thursday, second-most in single day
Minnesota health officials reported 92 new COVID-19-related deaths Thursday, the second-most in a single day after the record high 101 deaths reported last Wednesday.
Minnesota health officials reported 92 new COVID-19-related deaths Thursday, the second-most in a single day after the record high 101 deaths reported last Wednesday.