Trump says he told staff to 'slow down' coronavirus testing
President Donald Trump told supporters Saturday night he asked staff to slow down the rate of coronavirus testing, since it detects cases in which, for example, he said a ten-year-old boy with sniffles recovers in ten minutes.
President Donald Trump told supporters Saturday night he asked staff to slow down the rate of coronavirus testing, since it detects cases in which, for example, he said a ten-year-old boy with sniffles recovers in ten minutes.
Trump campaign says 6 staffers setting up for Tulsa rally test positive for coronavirus
The campaign's communications director, Tim Murtaugh, said in a statement that “quarantine procedures” were immediately initiated and no staff member who tested positive would attend the event.
The campaign's communications director, Tim Murtaugh, said in a statement that “quarantine procedures” were immediately initiated and no staff member who tested positive would attend the event.
Minnesota reports 12 more COVID-19 deaths, 438 new cases
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 12 more deaths from COVID-19 and 438 newly confirmed cases Saturday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,372 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far is 32,467.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 12 more deaths from COVID-19 and 438 newly confirmed cases Saturday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,372 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far is 32,467.
Minnesota health officials will allow outdoor youth sports games to resume next week
Under new guidance issued on Friday, the Minnesota Department of Health will allow outdoor youth sports leagues to resume in full starting June 24.
Under new guidance issued on Friday, the Minnesota Department of Health will allow outdoor youth sports leagues to resume in full starting June 24.
Clemson sees 23 football players test positive for COVID-19
School spokesman Jeff Kallin said 28 people were found with COVID-19 since testing began for athletes and other personnel on June 8.
School spokesman Jeff Kallin said 28 people were found with COVID-19 since testing began for athletes and other personnel on June 8.
AMC Theaters reverses course on masks after backlash
AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening.
AMC Theaters CEO Adam Aron said Friday that its theaters will require patrons to wear masks upon reopening.
Illinois fire department warns against leaving hand sanitizer in cars after dashboard fire
“It appears sunlight shining through the windshield onto the sanitizer was enough to cause ignition,” the Waukegan Fire Department wrote in its Facebook post.
“It appears sunlight shining through the windshield onto the sanitizer was enough to cause ignition,” the Waukegan Fire Department wrote in its Facebook post.
Minnesota surpasses 32,000 total positive COVID-19 cases Friday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 17 more deaths from COVID-19 and 362 newly confirmed cases Friday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,344 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far is 32,031.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 17 more deaths from COVID-19 and 362 newly confirmed cases Friday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,344 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far is 32,031.
Testing for COVID-19 using tears -- new study in the works
The University of Minnesota Medical School is working on another weapon to use against COVID-19. Researchers are looking at the possibility of testing for the coronavirus using your tears. Dr. Hossein Nazari joined the Buzz to talk about how the new test could work.
The University of Minnesota Medical School is working on another weapon to use against COVID-19. Researchers are looking at the possibility of testing for the coronavirus using your tears. Dr. Hossein Nazari joined the Buzz to talk about how the new test could work.
Cuomo considering quarantine for Florida visitors
Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering imposing a quarantine on people traveling to New York from Florida as a result of soaring COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State.
Governor Andrew Cuomo is considering imposing a quarantine on people traveling to New York from Florida as a result of soaring COVID-19 cases in the Sunshine State.
US mortgage rates fall; 30-year at all-time low of 3.13%
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week as the benchmark 30-year home loan reached a new all-time low.
Long-term U.S. mortgage rates fell this week as the benchmark 30-year home loan reached a new all-time low.
Minnesota long-term care facility residents can meet with visitors outdoors under new guidelines
Residents of long-term care facilities can now visit with friends and family members outdoors, according to new Minnesota Department of Health guidelines.
Residents of long-term care facilities can now visit with friends and family members outdoors, according to new Minnesota Department of Health guidelines.
Minnesota schools told to plan for 3 possible scenarios this fall amid COVID-19 pandemic
State health and education officials released guidance Thursday to help K-12 schools in Minnesota plan for the 2020-21 academic year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
State health and education officials released guidance Thursday to help K-12 schools in Minnesota plan for the 2020-21 academic year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 13% of cases required hospitalization
13 percent of Wisconsin's positive COVID-19 cases required hospitalization, according to new data from the state's Department of Health Services Thursday.
13 percent of Wisconsin's positive COVID-19 cases required hospitalization, according to new data from the state's Department of Health Services Thursday.
1.5 million more laid-off workers seek unemployment benefits
The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.
The latest figure from the Labor Department marks the 11th straight weekly decline in applications since they peaked at nearly 7 million in March.
Minnesota reports 171 COVID-19 patients in ICU as of Thursday, lowest since May 4
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 19 more deaths from COVID-19 and 387 newly confirmed cases Thursday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,344 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far is 31,675.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 19 more deaths from COVID-19 and 387 newly confirmed cases Thursday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,344 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far is 31,675.
Minnesota unemployment rate hits 9.9 percent, highest ever recorded in state
Minnesota's unemployment rate was 9.9 percent in May, which is the highest rate ever recorded int he state.
Minnesota's unemployment rate was 9.9 percent in May, which is the highest rate ever recorded int he state.
Minneapolis park board reverses decision, will staff busiest beaches with lifeguards starting this weekend
Minneapolis will begin staffing its beaches with lifeguards again after previously reopening them without lifeguards due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minneapolis will begin staffing its beaches with lifeguards again after previously reopening them without lifeguards due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Report: Mall of America owners miss second mortgage payment, now 60 days late
The Mall of America owners have missed a second mortgage payment, according to a report, as the ripple impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to be felt.
The Mall of America owners have missed a second mortgage payment, according to a report, as the ripple impact of the coronavirus pandemic continues to be felt.
Nearly 20,000 COVID-19 tests completed in 24-hour period, Minnesota health officials report Wednesday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 12 more deaths from COVID-19 and 419 newly confirmed cases Wednesday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,325 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far is 31,296.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 12 more deaths from COVID-19 and 419 newly confirmed cases Wednesday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,325 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far is 31,296.