LA County using CARES Act money to partially pay PR firms for COVID-19 messaging; now totaling $2.9 million
Los Angeles County has extended agreements with two PR firms hired to guide the county’s COVID-19 messaging and is using federal CARES Act money to offset part of the cost of their contracts, which now total $2.9 million, according to documents obtained exclusively by FOX 11.
Los Angeles County has extended agreements with two PR firms hired to guide the county’s COVID-19 messaging and is using federal CARES Act money to offset part of the cost of their contracts, which now total $2.9 million, according to documents obtained exclusively by FOX 11.
Mail order at-home COVID-19 tests now available to all Minnesotans
Minnesotans can now get tested for COVID-19 without ever leaving the their home, according state health officials.
Minnesotans can now get tested for COVID-19 without ever leaving the their home, according state health officials.
Holiday plans? Map shows real-time COVID-19 risk for gatherings, by county
A real-time map shows the risk of encountering someone infected with COVID-19 at an upcoming holiday gathering, based on the number in attendance and the county in which the event is held.
A real-time map shows the risk of encountering someone infected with COVID-19 at an upcoming holiday gathering, based on the number in attendance and the county in which the event is held.
St. Cloud prison on lockdown after over 1/2 of inmates test positive for COVID-19
The state prison in St. Cloud, Minnesota is on a modified lockdown due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, officials confirmed to FOX 9.
The state prison in St. Cloud, Minnesota is on a modified lockdown due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases, officials confirmed to FOX 9.
COVID-19 vaccine: States sketch out plans, logistics for coming immunization effort
With a COVID-19 vaccine drawing closer, public health officials across the country are gearing up for the biggest vaccination effort in U.S. history
With a COVID-19 vaccine drawing closer, public health officials across the country are gearing up for the biggest vaccination effort in U.S. history
Minnesota reports 7,228 new COVID-19 cases Thursday, highest ever
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 7,228 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday, the most that have been reported in a single day so far in this pandemic.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 7,228 new cases of COVID-19 Thursday, the most that have been reported in a single day so far in this pandemic.
'It was just like my body was giving up': Minnesota teen describes battle with COVID-19
Ella Winston, a 17 year old from Wayzata, was hospitalized for ten days after testing positive for COVID19 late last month.
Ella Winston, a 17 year old from Wayzata, was hospitalized for ten days after testing positive for COVID19 late last month.
Minnesota fire department halts service due to COVID-19 outbreak
For the first time since the pandemic began, a Minnesota fire department is out of service because of a COVID-19 outbreak.
For the first time since the pandemic began, a Minnesota fire department is out of service because of a COVID-19 outbreak.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar joins small business owners in calling for more relief
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar highlighted an urgent need for relief for small businesses Sunday afternoon.
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar highlighted an urgent need for relief for small businesses Sunday afternoon.
Ticketmaster’s post-pandemic plans include checking vaccination status of concertgoers
The ticket sales and distribution company is drawing up plans on how to ensure safety once major venues are allowed to reopen and welcome back crowds.
The ticket sales and distribution company is drawing up plans on how to ensure safety once major venues are allowed to reopen and welcome back crowds.
Minnesota reports record-breaking 56 COVID-19 deaths Wednesday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported a record-breaking 56 deaths attributed to the coronavirus on Wednesday, vexing state officials who are imposing new restrictions to control the virus spread.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported a record-breaking 56 deaths attributed to the coronavirus on Wednesday, vexing state officials who are imposing new restrictions to control the virus spread.
Plant-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate enters Phase 2 trial
A biopharmaceutical company has announced positive Phase 1 trial results of a potential plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.
A biopharmaceutical company has announced positive Phase 1 trial results of a potential plant-based COVID-19 vaccine.
Health official: Current Wisconsin COVID-19 spike larger than New York City's in spring
The current COVID-19 spike in Wisconsin is larger than the spike New York City endured at the beginning of the pandemic, state health officials say.
The current COVID-19 spike in Wisconsin is larger than the spike New York City endured at the beginning of the pandemic, state health officials say.
Twin Cities metro students prepare for move back to distance learning
Rising COVID-19 cases in Minnesota have many schools preparing a push back to distance learning.
Rising COVID-19 cases in Minnesota have many schools preparing a push back to distance learning.
By the numbers: Wisconsin's exponential 2-month COVID-19 surge
COVID-19 numbers in the state of Wisconsin have exponentially increased statewide over the last two months, culminating in three of the last five days producing more than 7,000 new cases and dozens of deaths.
COVID-19 numbers in the state of Wisconsin have exponentially increased statewide over the last two months, culminating in three of the last five days producing more than 7,000 new cases and dozens of deaths.
Mayo Clinic says beds full in northwest region of Wisconsin
Mayo Clinic Health System says its hospitals in the northwest region of Wisconsin are full to capacity.
Mayo Clinic Health System says its hospitals in the northwest region of Wisconsin are full to capacity.
Vikings won't allow fans at home games for rest of 2020 season
The Minnesota Vikings announced they will no longer pursue plans to have more the 250 fans at home games this season.
The Minnesota Vikings announced they will no longer pursue plans to have more the 250 fans at home games this season.
No Rock the Garden planned for 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic
Rock the Garden will not take place this summer, the Walker Art Center and The Current announced Wednesday, citing uncertainties around planning for a large-scale concert event amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rock the Garden will not take place this summer, the Walker Art Center and The Current announced Wednesday, citing uncertainties around planning for a large-scale concert event amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Walz announces new COVID-19 limits on bars, restaurants, social gatherings
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced significant new COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants, weddings and funerals and private gatherings in a live address Tuesday. Most of the restrictions will go into effect at 10 p.m. Friday.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced significant new COVID-19 restrictions on bars and restaurants, weddings and funerals and private gatherings in a live address Tuesday. Most of the restrictions will go into effect at 10 p.m. Friday.
Walz: Minnesota will report record-shattering 56 COVID-19 deaths Wednesday
The Minnesota Department of Health will report 56 new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, the highest number of deaths reported in a single day since the onset of the pandemic, Gov. Tim Walz said in an interview with MPR News.
The Minnesota Department of Health will report 56 new COVID-19 deaths Wednesday, the highest number of deaths reported in a single day since the onset of the pandemic, Gov. Tim Walz said in an interview with MPR News.