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.
India records biggest single-day coronavirus infection spike with 78,761 new cases
India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy.
India registered 78,761 new coronavirus cases on Sunday, the biggest single-day spike in the world since the pandemic began, just as the government began easing restrictions to help the battered economy.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 934 new cases, 2 more deaths reported Sunday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 934 new cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths Sunday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 934 new cases of COVID-19 and two more deaths Sunday.
Parents, teachers react to districts moving back school start dates
Over the last week, several school districts in the metro area voted to start school one week later than originally planned. Many of them say teachers and administrators need more time to prepare.
Over the last week, several school districts in the metro area voted to start school one week later than originally planned. Many of them say teachers and administrators need more time to prepare.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: Test result reporting delays from private lab continue to skew daily numbers
The Minnesota Department of Health reported its daily COVID-19 case numbers and information Saturday, but for the third straight day, the numbers came with a disclaimer that the numbers might be skewed due to reporting delays from a private lab.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported its daily COVID-19 case numbers and information Saturday, but for the third straight day, the numbers came with a disclaimer that the numbers might be skewed due to reporting delays from a private lab.
Family living in tents in Cologne, Minnesota after confusion over eviction policy
A family west of the metro is living in tents right now after some confusion over the governor’s eviction moratorium. Now they’re sharing their story in hopes it doesn’t’ happen to others.
A family west of the metro is living in tents right now after some confusion over the governor’s eviction moratorium. Now they’re sharing their story in hopes it doesn’t’ happen to others.
Loaves and Fishes keeps serving free meals to those in need as pandemic creates record demand
Since the pandemic began, food shelves and meal programs have seen a huge increase in need. One of them is Loaves and Fishes. For 35 years, it has been serving free meals but in the past two months, it’s had to meet record demand.
Since the pandemic began, food shelves and meal programs have seen a huge increase in need. One of them is Loaves and Fishes. For 35 years, it has been serving free meals but in the past two months, it’s had to meet record demand.
Minnesota applies for $300 per week additional unemployment benefit
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Friday that the state has applied to a federal program that would provide a temporary additional $300 a week to Minnesotans receiving unemployment benefits due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Friday that the state has applied to a federal program that would provide a temporary additional $300 a week to Minnesotans receiving unemployment benefits due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Industrial real estate remains strong amid pandemic
Ground broke this week on what is said to be one of the last empty industrial plots of land in the “Golden Triangle” between I-494, Highway 169 and Highways 212 and 62.
Ground broke this week on what is said to be one of the last empty industrial plots of land in the “Golden Triangle” between I-494, Highway 169 and Highways 212 and 62.
Increased COVID-19 compliance checks at Minnesota restaurants and bars start Friday
Starting Friday, Minnesota public safety and health officials will complete increased COVID-19 compliance checks at bars and restaurants, according to the Department of Labor and Industry.
Starting Friday, Minnesota public safety and health officials will complete increased COVID-19 compliance checks at bars and restaurants, according to the Department of Labor and Industry.
Minnesota reports 862 more COVID-19 cases Friday as test backlog continues to skew case count, testing numbers
Minnesota health officials reported 862 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 out of 16,319 completed tests Friday, although a backlog of test results from one of the state’s test providers continues to skew both numbers.
Minnesota health officials reported 862 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 out of 16,319 completed tests Friday, although a backlog of test results from one of the state’s test providers continues to skew both numbers.
104 new COVID-19 cases reported among USC students in 4 days
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed among USC students continued rising, with the university announcing 104 new cases over the past four days, with the spread primarily attributed to gatherings of students at off-campus housing.
Fall allergies or COVID-19? Here's the difference between symptoms
Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.
Experts say allergy symptoms can often mimic those of the novel coronavirus, but there are some telltale signs that it’s not allergies.
In college towns, smaller businesses struggle without students
Small business owners in college towns across the U.S. are hoping for the best when students return — and bracing for the worst.
Small business owners in college towns across the U.S. are hoping for the best when students return — and bracing for the worst.
Delta bans nearly 250 people from flying on its planes for refusing to wear masks
In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.
In an internal memo released Thursday, Delta Air Lines has placed more than 240 people on a “no fly list” for failing to comply with its mandatory mask policy.
Report finds more than 70,000 new US coronavirus cases in children since early August
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association reported a 21% increase of coronavirus cases in children since early August.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association reported a 21% increase of coronavirus cases in children since early August.
New program offering $100M to Minnesota homeowners and renters to prevent evictions due to pandemic
The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program launched Thursday, which will make $100 million available to prevent evictions and homelessness for eligible renters and homeowners amid the pandemic, according to Minnesota Housing.
The COVID-19 Housing Assistance Program launched Thursday, which will make $100 million available to prevent evictions and homelessness for eligible renters and homeowners amid the pandemic, according to Minnesota Housing.
Minnesota test provider's backlog results in largest single-day COVID-19 case increase to date in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health reported its largest single-day COVID-19 case increase to date Thursday, which the Department of Health says is a result of inconsistent reporting from one of its test providers.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported its largest single-day COVID-19 case increase to date Thursday, which the Department of Health says is a result of inconsistent reporting from one of its test providers.