As countries restart, WHO warns about lack of virus tracing
A top world health official Monday warned that countries are essentially driving blind in reopening their economies without setting up strong contact tracing to beat back flare-ups of the coronavirus.
A top world health official Monday warned that countries are essentially driving blind in reopening their economies without setting up strong contact tracing to beat back flare-ups of the coronavirus.
Minnesota gets first shipment of remdesivir
Minnesota health officials say they got 1,200 vials of remdesivir, the drug that shows promise as a treatment for coronavirus, from the federal government on Saturday.
Minnesota health officials say they got 1,200 vials of remdesivir, the drug that shows promise as a treatment for coronavirus, from the federal government on Saturday.
White House directs staffers to wear masks in West Wing amid virus cases close to president
A memo sent Monday to White House staff said everyone who enters the West Wing will be required to wear a mask or facial covering.
A memo sent Monday to White House staff said everyone who enters the West Wing will be required to wear a mask or facial covering.
White House recommends tests for all nursing home residents
The White House strongly recommended to governors Monday that all residents and staff at such facilities be tested for the coronavirus in the next two weeks.
The White House strongly recommended to governors Monday that all residents and staff at such facilities be tested for the coronavirus in the next two weeks.
Health officials to parents: Keep children up to date on vaccinations, doctor's visits during pandemic
Minnesota health officials are urging families to keep children up to date on vaccinations and pediatric doctor appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota health officials are urging families to keep children up to date on vaccinations and pediatric doctor appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin pilot program launches for teen drivers to waive road test
Monday marked the first day Wisconsin teens under the age of 18 with the consent of an adult sponsor could skip the road test requirement to get their driver license.
Monday marked the first day Wisconsin teens under the age of 18 with the consent of an adult sponsor could skip the road test requirement to get their driver license.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 180 of every 100,000 residents have been infected
An average of 180.3 of every 100,000 Wisconsin residents has COVID-19, according to new data released by the state's Department of Health Services Monday.
An average of 180.3 of every 100,000 Wisconsin residents has COVID-19, according to new data released by the state's Department of Health Services Monday.
Study: Virus death toll in NYC worse than official tally
New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus may be thousands of fatalities worse than the official tally kept by the city and state.
New York City’s death toll from the coronavirus may be thousands of fatalities worse than the official tally kept by the city and state.
Pelosi reportedly drafting $750B bill to aid state, local governments
close Secretary Mnuchin on lost jobs, toll coronavirus pandemic is taking on US economy House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly drafting legislation that would assist states and local governments that have seen their economy contract amid the coronavirus pandemic, but any new bill is expected to face resistance from Republicans who’ve said they have been largely left out of negotiations.
close Secretary Mnuchin on lost jobs, toll coronavirus pandemic is taking on US economy House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is reportedly drafting legislation that would assist states and local governments that have seen their economy contract amid the coronavirus pandemic, but any new bill is expected to face resistance from Republicans who’ve said they have been largely left out of negotiations.
Minnesota COVID-19 deaths increase to 591, nearly 80 percent in long-term care facilities
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 13 additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 Monday and 528 new lab-confirmed cases, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 591 and the total number of positive cases to 11,799.
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 13 additional deaths attributed to COVID-19 Monday and 528 new lab-confirmed cases, bringing the state's death toll from the disease to 591 and the total number of positive cases to 11,799.
Walt Disney World resorts now accepting reservations beginning in July
Experts have already predicted that Walt Disney World reopen this summer.
Experts have already predicted that Walt Disney World reopen this summer.
Caught on camera: Fight breaks out at Target after customers refuse to wear facial covering
Two men, who refused to a wear facial covering, have been arrested after getting in a fight with security guards at a Target in Van Nuys earlier this month, the Los Angeles Police Department said Monday.
Two men, who refused to a wear facial covering, have been arrested after getting in a fight with security guards at a Target in Van Nuys earlier this month, the Los Angeles Police Department said Monday.
Hospital heroes: COVID-19 fear eclipsed by the courage we see
How will we remember this moment in time? Will we remember the fear, or the courage?
How will we remember this moment in time? Will we remember the fear, or the courage?
Chaplains step up to keep Minnesota families connected, support hospital staff during pandemic
Especially on a day like Mother’s Day, it can be so challenging for family members who have a loved one in the hospital who they can’t visit because of COVID-19 restrictions.
Especially on a day like Mother’s Day, it can be so challenging for family members who have a loved one in the hospital who they can’t visit because of COVID-19 restrictions.
Restart or re-stop? Economies reopen but chaos abounds
Countries in Europe are reopening their economies amid the coronavirus pandemic but in chaotic ways. Life resumed in Paris' iconic streets and schoolchildren returned to class in the Netherlands as countries tried to balance how to reopen economies without rekindling new outbreaks.
Countries in Europe are reopening their economies amid the coronavirus pandemic but in chaotic ways. Life resumed in Paris' iconic streets and schoolchildren returned to class in the Netherlands as countries tried to balance how to reopen economies without rekindling new outbreaks.
How Minnesota hospitals plan to safely restart elective surgeries this week
Governor Walz is allowing Minnesota hospitals to restart elective surgeries, but just which procedures will return and when is up to the facilities themselves. Senior medical director for HealthPartners, Dr. Mark Sannes, joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about how they plan to restart elective surgeries safely.
Governor Walz is allowing Minnesota hospitals to restart elective surgeries, but just which procedures will return and when is up to the facilities themselves. Senior medical director for HealthPartners, Dr. Mark Sannes, joined the FOX 9 Morning News to talk about how they plan to restart elective surgeries safely.
Shanghai Disneyland reopens with anti-virus controls
Visitors wearing face masks streamed into Shanghai Disneyland as the theme park reopened in a high-profile step toward reviving tourism that was shut down by the coronavirus pandemic.
Visitors wearing face masks streamed into Shanghai Disneyland as the theme park reopened in a high-profile step toward reviving tourism that was shut down by the coronavirus pandemic.
Dessa rocks 'Skeleton Key' with Minnesota Orchestra for 'Shine On MN'
Sunday night, FOX 9 and MPR hosted a night of entertainment for a great cause. Over the course of the night, "Shine On MN," raised more than $90,000 with more than 1,000 Minnesotans donating to help local artists, food banks, and kitchens.
Sunday night, FOX 9 and MPR hosted a night of entertainment for a great cause. Over the course of the night, "Shine On MN," raised more than $90,000 with more than 1,000 Minnesotans donating to help local artists, food banks, and kitchens.
'Mom, miss you so much': Karl-Anthony Towns remembers his late mother on Mother's Day
While Sunday is a day of celebration for mothers across the nation, it is a holiday that's weighing heavily on many.
While Sunday is a day of celebration for mothers across the nation, it is a holiday that's weighing heavily on many.
Firefighter encourages reading during COVID-19 quarantine
A father and fireman reads with his daughter to encourage kids stuck in quarantine to continue learning despite being out of school.
A father and fireman reads with his daughter to encourage kids stuck in quarantine to continue learning despite being out of school.