Parts of SC with mask mandates saw a 46% decline in coronavirus cases compared to areas without rules
New data from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control found that parts of the state which implemented mask ordinances saw a 46% decline in confirmed coronavirus cases compared to areas that did not.
New data from the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control found that parts of the state which implemented mask ordinances saw a 46% decline in confirmed coronavirus cases compared to areas that did not.
Minnesota health leaders recommend college students quarantine for 2 weeks before returning to campus
The Minnesota Department of Health is recommending college students who are planning to return to campus for the fall to stay at home for the weeks leading up to the start of classes.
The Minnesota Department of Health is recommending college students who are planning to return to campus for the fall to stay at home for the weeks leading up to the start of classes.
How to make your own disinfectant wipes at home — safely and easily
You can make your own disinfectant wipes but you must be careful.
You can make your own disinfectant wipes but you must be careful.
Gophers football head coach P.J. Fleck says his players stand behind Big Ten's decision to postpone season
The Big Ten's decision to postpone all fall sports due to COVID-19 concerns has been tough on all players and coaches, but Minnesota Gophers Football Head Coach P.J. Fleck says he and his players believe it was the right call.
The Big Ten's decision to postpone all fall sports due to COVID-19 concerns has been tough on all players and coaches, but Minnesota Gophers Football Head Coach P.J. Fleck says he and his players believe it was the right call.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 738 new positive cases, 8 more deaths reported Friday
Minnesota health officials reported 738 new COVID-19 cases and eight more deaths Friday. The state has now seen 63,723 cases of COVID-19, although approximately 89 percent of those patients have recovered and no longer require isolation. The death toll is now 1,693.
Minnesota health officials reported 738 new COVID-19 cases and eight more deaths Friday. The state has now seen 63,723 cases of COVID-19, although approximately 89 percent of those patients have recovered and no longer require isolation. The death toll is now 1,693.
Attendees sit on own platforms at socially distanced outdoor concert held in UK amid pandemic
Virgin Money Unity Arena is a new pop-up venue dedicated to providing a safe concert-going experience amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Virgin Money Unity Arena is a new pop-up venue dedicated to providing a safe concert-going experience amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Public pool in North Mankato closed due to possible COVID-19 exposure
The Spring Lake Park Swim Facility in North Mankato, Minnesota is closed due to a possible COVID-19 exposure, involving at least one employee, according to the City of North Mankato.
The Spring Lake Park Swim Facility in North Mankato, Minnesota is closed due to a possible COVID-19 exposure, involving at least one employee, according to the City of North Mankato.
US retail sales rise for 3rd month amid COVID-19 pandemic but slowdown expected
The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.
The gains of the past three months have now restored retail purchases to their levels before they plunged in March and April when the pandemic shuttered businesses and paralyzed the economy.
Some Osseo Area School District teachers call on district to start school year virtually
On Thursday, a few dozen teachers held a demonstration outside of the Osseo Area School District office calling on leaders to change the plans for the start of the school year from hybrid learning to fully online, distance learning.
On Thursday, a few dozen teachers held a demonstration outside of the Osseo Area School District office calling on leaders to change the plans for the start of the school year from hybrid learning to fully online, distance learning.
Health official: 44% of Seneca plant's COVID-19 tests in Cumberland, Wis. return positive
Barron County health officials say 44 percent of those tested at a Seneca Foods plant in Cumberland, Wisconsin tested positive for COVID-19.
Barron County health officials say 44 percent of those tested at a Seneca Foods plant in Cumberland, Wisconsin tested positive for COVID-19.
CDC says masks with exhalation valves do not prevent spread of COVID-19
The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.
The CDC updated its guidance on facial coverings, warning people against wearing masks with exhalation valves or vents, saying they allow air to exhale from the masks, potentially transmitting infectious respiratory droplets to others.
95-year-old World War II veteran leaves Dallas hospital after beating COVID-19
A 95-year old World War II veteran beat COVID-19 and left a Dallas hospital Thursday after a two-week battle with the virus.
A 95-year old World War II veteran beat COVID-19 and left a Dallas hospital Thursday after a two-week battle with the virus.
Glencoe, McLeod County offering free COVID-19 testing Aug. 20 after spike in cases
The city of Glencoe and McLeod County are offering free COVID-19 testing Aug. 20 in response to an increase in cases in the city.
The city of Glencoe and McLeod County are offering free COVID-19 testing Aug. 20 in response to an increase in cases in the city.
For Americans waiting on coronavirus aid, no new relief in sight
Americans counting on emergency coronavirus aid from Washington may have to wait until fall.
Americans counting on emergency coronavirus aid from Washington may have to wait until fall.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 943 new cases, 7 new deaths reported Thursday
The state of Wisconsin says 943 new COVID-19 cases and seven new deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.
The state of Wisconsin says 943 new COVID-19 cases and seven new deaths were reported in the last 24 hours.
5 AMC Theatres in Minnesota reopening on Aug. 20 with 15-cent movie tickets
AMC Theatres, the nation’s largest movie theater chain, will reopen in the U.S. on Aug. 20 with 15-cent movie tickets.
AMC Theatres, the nation’s largest movie theater chain, will reopen in the U.S. on Aug. 20 with 15-cent movie tickets.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 697 new positive cases, 7 more deaths reported Thursday as hospitalizations decrease
Minnesota health officials reported 697 new COVID-19 cases and seven more deaths Thursday. The state has now seen 62,993 cases of COVID-19, although approximately 89 percent of those patients have recovered and no longer require isolation. The death toll is now 1,685.
Minnesota health officials reported 697 new COVID-19 cases and seven more deaths Thursday. The state has now seen 62,993 cases of COVID-19, although approximately 89 percent of those patients have recovered and no longer require isolation. The death toll is now 1,685.
University of Minnesota 1st in U.S. to open clinical trial to treat inflammation related to COVID-19
The University of Minnesota announced Thursday the first patient with severe COVID-19 and lung failure has been treated on a new clinical trial that will test the effect of three doses of mesenchymal stem cells on the body's inflammatory response to COVID-19.
The University of Minnesota announced Thursday the first patient with severe COVID-19 and lung failure has been treated on a new clinical trial that will test the effect of three doses of mesenchymal stem cells on the body's inflammatory response to COVID-19.
COVID-19 outbreak at Seneca plant in Glencoe possibly linked to seasonal workers
August in Minnesota brings sweet corn and hundreds of seasonal workers to the Seneca Foods packing facility in Glencoe. This year, it also brought COVID-19.
August in Minnesota brings sweet corn and hundreds of seasonal workers to the Seneca Foods packing facility in Glencoe. This year, it also brought COVID-19.
Infectious disease experts say it may take 1 year for COVID-19 vaccine to be widely available after approval
According to a survey from InCrowd, a medical research company, a majority of infectious disease experts believed it would likely take as long as a year before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available to the public after the vaccine’s approval.
According to a survey from InCrowd, a medical research company, a majority of infectious disease experts believed it would likely take as long as a year before a coronavirus vaccine is widely available to the public after the vaccine’s approval.