COVID-19 in Minnesota: 7 more deaths, 761 new cases reported Wednesday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported seven more deaths from COVID-19 and 761 new positive tests Wednesday. The latest numbers come as state health officials are blaming private get-togethers for the lack of a decline in cases.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported seven more deaths from COVID-19 and 761 new positive tests Wednesday. The latest numbers come as state health officials are blaming private get-togethers for the lack of a decline in cases.
Minnesota's Teacher of the Year prepares classroom for hybrid learning model
As students across the state adapt to virtual learning, some teachers are preparing for a hybrid model, allowing some students to still get an in-person experience.
As students across the state adapt to virtual learning, some teachers are preparing for a hybrid model, allowing some students to still get an in-person experience.
FDA chief says he could approve COVID-19 vaccine before completion of Phase 3 clinical trials
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said his agency would be willing to grant emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine before clinical trials are completed.
Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn said his agency would be willing to grant emergency use authorization for a coronavirus vaccine before clinical trials are completed.
Large study finds coronavirus-fighting antibodies do not fade quickly, offering hope for virus vaccine efforts
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.
Scientists are reporting that the antibodies people make to fight the new coronavirus do not fade quickly.
CDC did not decrease US COVID-19 death toll — here’s how the data was misconstrued
Social media users falsely claimed that the CDC had “quietly” decreased the U.S. death toll to 9,210.
Social media users falsely claimed that the CDC had “quietly” decreased the U.S. death toll to 9,210.
University of Minnesota return to campus housing plan includes 10-day quarantine, curfews
The University of Minnesota is letting students back on campus later this month with strict quarantine rules in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
The University of Minnesota is letting students back on campus later this month with strict quarantine rules in place to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Uber to require passengers to provide face covering selfies before boarding
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: State sees case spike, 8 new deaths to start September
The 7-day rolling case increase average swung upward Tuesday as the state of Wisconsin reported 981 new COVID-19 cases.
The 7-day rolling case increase average swung upward Tuesday as the state of Wisconsin reported 981 new COVID-19 cases.
6 more COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota, private gatherings concern health officials
The Minnesota Department of Health on Tuesday reported six more deaths from COVID-19 and 502 new positive tests. The latest numbers come as state health officials are blaming private get-togethers for the lack of a decline in cases.
The Minnesota Department of Health on Tuesday reported six more deaths from COVID-19 and 502 new positive tests. The latest numbers come as state health officials are blaming private get-togethers for the lack of a decline in cases.
Can I use a face shield instead of a mask?
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
No. Health officials don’t recommend the clear plastic barriers as a substitute for masks because of the lack of research on whether they keep an infected person from spreading viral droplets to others.
Coronavirus pandemic brings hard times for farmers, worsening hunger
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
The coronavirus pandemic has brought hard times for many farmers and has imperiled food security for many millions both in the cities and the countryside.
Citing safety concerns amid pandemic, Surly Brewing Company staff members form union
Surly Beer Hall staff members formed a union Monday, citing safety concerns amid the pandemic.
Surly Beer Hall staff members formed a union Monday, citing safety concerns amid the pandemic.
Delta, American join United in dropping widely unpopular US ticket change fees
Delta and American are following the example set by United Airlines and saying they will drop an unpopular $200 fee on customers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.
Delta and American are following the example set by United Airlines and saying they will drop an unpopular $200 fee on customers who change a ticket for travel within the United States.
US surpasses 6M COVID-19 cases as new White House coronavirus doctor pushes unproven ‘herd immunity’ approach
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the United States has surpassed 6 million recorded coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.
According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the United States has surpassed 6 million recorded coronavirus cases since the pandemic began.
Minnesota health officials blame private gatherings, not public spaces for COVID-19 spread
One day after a White House health official sounded the alarm about the Twin Cities area’s COVID-19 situation, state health officials blamed private get-togethers for the lack of a decline in cases.
One day after a White House health official sounded the alarm about the Twin Cities area’s COVID-19 situation, state health officials blamed private get-togethers for the lack of a decline in cases.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: State reports lowest single-day case increase since June 23
The state of Wisconsin's Department of Health Services reported only 266 new COVID-19 cases Monday, the lowest single-day reported total since June 23 when 263 cases were reported.
The state of Wisconsin's Department of Health Services reported only 266 new COVID-19 cases Monday, the lowest single-day reported total since June 23 when 263 cases were reported.
White House advisor Dr. Birx worries rural Minnesota isn't taking COVID-19 seriously enough
One of the nation's most prominent voices in the response to COVID-19 made a stop in Minnesota on Sunday.
One of the nation's most prominent voices in the response to COVID-19 made a stop in Minnesota on Sunday.
More than 1,000 University of Alabama students test positive for COVID-19 since classes resumed
City of Tuscaloosa closed bars for two weeks and suspended bar service at restaurants after the spike in cases at the university.
City of Tuscaloosa closed bars for two weeks and suspended bar service at restaurants after the spike in cases at the university.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 88% of positive cases have recovered
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says 88.6 percent of COVID-19 cases in the state have recovered from the virus as of Sunday.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services says 88.6 percent of COVID-19 cases in the state have recovered from the virus as of Sunday.
Fad or future? Telehealth expansion eyed beyond COVID-19 pandemic
During the coronavirus pandemic the use of telehealth visits has taken off after Medicare temporarily relaxed restrictions that predated the smartphone era.
During the coronavirus pandemic the use of telehealth visits has taken off after Medicare temporarily relaxed restrictions that predated the smartphone era.