Massive protests over George Floyd death raise fears of new coronavirus outbreaks

The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests, has a message for demonstrators: “If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this week.”

Minnesota reports 14 more COVID-19 deaths, 664 new cases

Minnesota reported 14 more deaths from COVID-19 as state health officials reported 664 more cases Sunday. 

Minnesota surpasses 1,000 COVID-19 deaths, 24,000 cases

Minnesota has now topped 1,000 deaths from COVID-19 as state health officials reported 30 new deaths from the disease Saturday. 

Small business owners can now apply for PPP loan forgiveness: Everything to know

Two months after the federal government rolled out the Paycheck Protection Program, small business owners that tapped the coronavirus aid can officially have their loans forgiven.

US cuts World Health Organization ties over virus response

Trump said the WHO failed to adequately respond to the coronavirus because China has “total control” over the global organization.

Minnesota reports 29 new COVID-19 deaths, 590 cases

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 590 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and 29 new deaths Friday. The total number of positive cases the state the state has seen so far is now 23,531 and the death toll has risen to 996.

COVID-19 deaths in US projected to exceed 115,000 by June 20, according to CDC

While projections indicate that the rate of increase in COVID-19 deaths is declining, the U.S. is still forecasted to exceed 115,000 deaths by June 20.

555 coronavirus cases at Iowa Tyson pork plant

The Iowa Department of Public Health confirmed 555 employees had tested positive on Thursday.

Boston Marathon officially canceled, replaced with virtual race event

Organizers have decided to have a “virtual event” instead, where participants who verify that they ran 26.2 miles on their own will receive their finisher’s medal.

Dr. Anthony Fauci says 'we don’t have to accept' 2nd wave of coronavirus as inevitable

The nation’s top infectious disease expert said if Americans practice recommended health protocols, we’ll still see infections in the fall — but a so-called second wave may be preventable.

Minnesota hits new daily high with 35 COVID-19 deaths reported Thursday, death toll rises to 967

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 493 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases and 35 new deaths Thursday--a new daily high. The total number of positive cases the state the state has seen so far is now 22,947 and the death toll has risen to 967.

CDC says antibody test results should not influence decisions to return to work or school

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated its guidance on the use and reliability of antibody testing, saying that in a population where prevalence of COVID-19 is low, “less than half of those testing positive will truly have antibodies.”

St. Paul to require face masks indoors starting June 1

The city of St. Paul will soon require face masks inside all city buildings and licensed businesses starting June 1.

Poll: Half of Americans would get a COVID-19 vaccine

Health experts already worry about the whiplash if vaccine promises like President Donald Trump’s goal of a 300 million-dose stockpile by January fail. Only time and science will tell -- and the new poll shows the public is indeed skeptical.