Tourists facing restrictions amid fears of new coronavirus spikes
Scenes of drunken tourists on Spain’s Mallorca island ignoring social distancing rules and reports of visitors flouting quarantine measures in Ireland are raising fears of a resurgence of cases in countries.
Scenes of drunken tourists on Spain’s Mallorca island ignoring social distancing rules and reports of visitors flouting quarantine measures in Ireland are raising fears of a resurgence of cases in countries.
Kohl’s to require customers to wear face coverings beginning July 20
Kohl’s says they consider health and safety a top priority — and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.
Kohl’s says they consider health and safety a top priority — and they have a number of measures in place to prioritize the health and safety of customers and associates.
Widespread wearing of masks could get COVID-19 under control within 4-8 weeks, CDC director says
“I think the data is clearly there, that masking works — whether it’s a face covering, whether it’s a simple surgical mask,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said.
“I think the data is clearly there, that masking works — whether it’s a face covering, whether it’s a simple surgical mask,” CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said.
Walmart, Kroger to require customers to wear masks
The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.
The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.
Minnesota health officials: 173 child care programs report at least 1 case of COVID-19
The Minnesota Department of Health reports that in all childcare settings combined, they've had 173 programs with at least one case of COVID-19.
The Minnesota Department of Health reports that in all childcare settings combined, they've had 173 programs with at least one case of COVID-19.
Eligible uninsured Minnesotans can get free COVID-19 testing
Many uninsured Minnesotans can now get free COVID-19 testing. This comes after the Minnesota Legislature passed a law to authorize the state to cover testing costs for those who are eligible.
Many uninsured Minnesotans can now get free COVID-19 testing. This comes after the Minnesota Legislature passed a law to authorize the state to cover testing costs for those who are eligible.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 8 more deaths, 578 new cases
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 578 new cases of COVID-19 and 8 more deaths Wednesday.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 578 new cases of COVID-19 and 8 more deaths Wednesday.
The pandemic-delayed July 15 tax day has arrived: Here’s what you need to know
July 15 is here and it’s time to file your taxes. Here are a few things you might want to know.
July 15 is here and it’s time to file your taxes. Here are a few things you might want to know.
Junk mail? Tens of thousands may have mistakenly thrown away stimulus payment
Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.
Despite warnings issued by the federal government, tens of thousands of individuals may have inadvertently thrown out their $1,200 stimulus payments.
Most PPP recipients expect to run out of money by August, study finds
A majority of small businesses that tapped the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program expect to run out of money by the first week of August, according to a Goldman Sachs survey released Tuesday.
A majority of small businesses that tapped the taxpayer-funded Paycheck Protection Program expect to run out of money by the first week of August, according to a Goldman Sachs survey released Tuesday.
Doctor: Miami becoming 'epicenter' of pandemic, comparable to Wuhan, China
Florida's rapidly increasing number of coronavirus cases is turning Miami into the “epicenter of the pandemic,” a top doctor warned Monday, while an epidemiologist called the region's situation “extremely grave.”
Florida's rapidly increasing number of coronavirus cases is turning Miami into the “epicenter of the pandemic,” a top doctor warned Monday, while an epidemiologist called the region's situation “extremely grave.”
Minnesota, Wisconsin added to New York's travel advisory requiring travelers to quarantine when they visit
Minnesota and Wisconsin have been added to the list of states included in New York’s travel advisory requiring travelers to quarantine for 14 days when they visit.
Minnesota and Wisconsin have been added to the list of states included in New York’s travel advisory requiring travelers to quarantine for 14 days when they visit.
Facing uncertainty, fall sports coaches make do while Minnesota State High School League deliberates
Minnesotans will know within the next couple of weeks how or if kids will return to school this September, so discussions are also beginning on what that means for fall sports.
Minnesotans will know within the next couple of weeks how or if kids will return to school this September, so discussions are also beginning on what that means for fall sports.
Minnesota lawmaker drafts statewide mask requirement as Governor continues 'serious conversations' about it
Gov. Tim Walz delayed a decision to institute a statewide mask mandate Tuesday, but said “serious conversations” about the topic continue.
Gov. Tim Walz delayed a decision to institute a statewide mask mandate Tuesday, but said “serious conversations” about the topic continue.
Best Buy will require all customers to wear face masks inside stores
Minnesota-based company Best Buy is requiring all customers to wear face masks while shopping in its stores, officials announced Tuesday.
Minnesota-based company Best Buy is requiring all customers to wear face masks while shopping in its stores, officials announced Tuesday.
Trump administration rescinds rule barring foreign students from online-only classes
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
Facing eight federal lawsuits and opposition from hundreds of universities, the Trump administration on Tuesday rescinded a rule that would have required international students to transfer or leave the country if their schools held classes entirely online because of the pandemic.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 6 more deaths, 964 new cases
Six more people have died from COVID-19 in the last day in Wisconsin, according to new data released by the state Department of Health Services. The state also confirmed 964 new cases of COVID-19.
Six more people have died from COVID-19 in the last day in Wisconsin, according to new data released by the state Department of Health Services. The state also confirmed 964 new cases of COVID-19.
In another blow to ‘herd immunity,’ study shows decline of COVID-19 antibodies after a few weeks
A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.
A study published on July 11 by researchers at King’s College London found that antibodies detected in the human body which fight the coronavirus declined after just a few weeks, leaving the possibility of herd immunity out of the question.
3M, MIT developing diagnostic COVID-19 test that would deliver results within minutes
Minnesota-based 3M and researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they are developing a rapid diagnostic test for COVID-19 that would deliver results within minutes.
Minnesota-based 3M and researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they are developing a rapid diagnostic test for COVID-19 that would deliver results within minutes.
White House campaign to help jobless 'find something new'
A new White House-backed ad campaign aims to encourage people who are unemployed or unhappy in their jobs or careers to “find something new.”
A new White House-backed ad campaign aims to encourage people who are unemployed or unhappy in their jobs or careers to “find something new.”