Stay Safe MN plan Phase 3: What’s reopening, what's now allowed
The third phase of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s Stay Safe MN plan will begin on Wednesday, June 10 and allow for restaurants indoor dining, gyms, and entertainment venues to reopen as well as an increase in capacities for churches, salons and barbershops.
The third phase of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s Stay Safe MN plan will begin on Wednesday, June 10 and allow for restaurants indoor dining, gyms, and entertainment venues to reopen as well as an increase in capacities for churches, salons and barbershops.
Minnesota has hit 'kind of a plateau' with COVID-19 cases, health commissioner says
Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said Friday the state has hit "kind of a plateau" in coronavirus cases with "small waves within it."
Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said Friday the state has hit "kind of a plateau" in coronavirus cases with "small waves within it."
US unemployment drops unexpectedly to 13.3% amid outbreak
The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.
The U.S. unemployment rate fell unexpectedly in May to 13.3% — still on par with what the nation witnessed during the Great Depression — as states loosened their coronavirus lockdowns and businesses began recalling workers.
CDC director apologizes for 'inadequate' coronavirus data on racial disparities
Many Democrats and community leaders in several cities have voiced concerns over the African American death rate in connection to the coronavirus.
Many Democrats and community leaders in several cities have voiced concerns over the African American death rate in connection to the coronavirus.
FTC warns of ‘large scale’ unemployment fraud scam amid coronavirus pandemic
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning of a “large-scale scam erupting in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic” involving impostors who are filing claims for unemployment benefits using the personal information of people who have not filed any claims.
Minneapolis restaurants close after employees test positive for COVID-19
Five Minneapolis restaurants are temporarily closed after employees tested positive for COVID-19.
Five Minneapolis restaurants are temporarily closed after employees tested positive for COVID-19.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: 29 more Minnesotans die from coronavirus, 244 patients in ICU
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 29 more deaths from COVID-19 and 404 newly confirmed cases Thursday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,115 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far to 26,273.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 29 more deaths from COVID-19 and 404 newly confirmed cases Thursday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,115 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far to 26,273.
COVID-19 risks for popular summer activities
Should I be worried about going to the pool? What about eating out on the patio? Dr. Frank Rhame, an infectious disease specialist with Allina Health, joined the Buzz to break down the risks of COVID-19 for popular summer activities.
Should I be worried about going to the pool? What about eating out on the patio? Dr. Frank Rhame, an infectious disease specialist with Allina Health, joined the Buzz to break down the risks of COVID-19 for popular summer activities.
Kat Perkins on music amid the pandemic and the podcast supporting her fellow artists
The music scene has been hit hard by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A new podcast called "Songs for the Cities" is working to support local artists. One of the featured musicians, Kat Perkins, joined the Buzz to chat about what people can expect.
The music scene has been hit hard by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A new podcast called "Songs for the Cities" is working to support local artists. One of the featured musicians, Kat Perkins, joined the Buzz to chat about what people can expect.
George Floyd autopsy report reveals he was coronavirus survivor
George Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19, but was an asymptomatic carrier without lung damage, according to a new report from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
George Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19, but was an asymptomatic carrier without lung damage, according to a new report from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
Hydroxychloroquine has no benefit over placebo in preventing COVID-19, University of Minnesota trial finds
A trial conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota found the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine has no benefit over a placebo in preventing COVID-19.
A trial conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota found the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine has no benefit over a placebo in preventing COVID-19.
Minnesota Department of Health tells people who've attended George Floyd rallies to get COVID-19 test
If you've attended a vigil, rally, or protest in the aftermath of George Floyd's death, the Minnesota Department of Health is asking you to get tested for COVID-19.
If you've attended a vigil, rally, or protest in the aftermath of George Floyd's death, the Minnesota Department of Health is asking you to get tested for COVID-19.
US private sector lost 2.7M jobs in May
Private employers slashed 2.7 million jobs in May as the coronavirus-induced lockdown devastated the U.S. economy and labor market, according to the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday.
Private employers slashed 2.7 million jobs in May as the coronavirus-induced lockdown devastated the U.S. economy and labor market, according to the ADP National Employment Report released Wednesday.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: MDH reports 14 more deaths, 372 newly confirmed cases Wednesday
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 14 more deaths from COVID-19 and 372 newly confirmed cases Wednesday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,086 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far to 25,870.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 14 more deaths from COVID-19 and 372 newly confirmed cases Wednesday, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 1,086 and the total number of positive cases the state has seen so far to 25,870.
DNA from coronavirus face mask leads to arrest in child molestation case, police say
The coronavirus pandemic indirectly helped police make an arrest in a child molestation case from 2018.
The coronavirus pandemic indirectly helped police make an arrest in a child molestation case from 2018.
U of M working on new COVID-19 test that would take just hours for results
Researchers at the U are working on a new test that would speed up COVID-19 testing and make it possible to have a test completed right in a doctor's office. Dr. Mark Osborn joined the Buzz to chat about the new test and how quickly it might be ready.
Researchers at the U are working on a new test that would speed up COVID-19 testing and make it possible to have a test completed right in a doctor's office. Dr. Mark Osborn joined the Buzz to chat about the new test and how quickly it might be ready.
Judge reaffirms Stay Safe MN order, Shady's bar must remain closed to indoor dine-in service
A Stearns County, Minnesota judge ruled Gov. Tim Walz has the right to issue his executive order requiring bars and restaurants to shut down during the pandemic after an Albany, Minn. bar announced its intent to violate the order last month.
A Stearns County, Minnesota judge ruled Gov. Tim Walz has the right to issue his executive order requiring bars and restaurants to shut down during the pandemic after an Albany, Minn. bar announced its intent to violate the order last month.
Carver County cat confirmed to have virus that causes COVID-19
A pet cat in Carver County, Minnesota was confirmed to be infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans, officials said Tuesday.
A pet cat in Carver County, Minnesota was confirmed to be infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans, officials said Tuesday.
Infectious disease specialists call for an end to tear gas during COVID-19 pandemic
When people are in these crowded and emotional settings, they tend to shout and "project the virus more than three feet," UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said.
When people are in these crowded and emotional settings, they tend to shout and "project the virus more than three feet," UCSF Dr. Peter Chin-Hong said.
Epidemiologists call for widespread contact tracing ‘as soon as possible’ amid COVID-19 pandemic
A new report from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, is calling for immediate expansion of contact tracing in the U.S. using a more “tailored approach” amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
A new report from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, is calling for immediate expansion of contact tracing in the U.S. using a more “tailored approach” amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.