10,000 deaths: Ravaged nursing homes plead for more testing
An industry group says only about a third of the 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S. have ready access to tests that can help isolate the sick and stop the spread.
An industry group says only about a third of the 15,000 nursing homes in the U.S. have ready access to tests that can help isolate the sick and stop the spread.
5 inmates, 1 employee at Hennepin County Jail test positive for COVID-19
Five inmates and one employee at the Hennepin County Jail have tested positive for COVID-19, according to officials with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.
Five inmates and one employee at the Hennepin County Jail have tested positive for COVID-19, according to officials with the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.
Take two for Paycheck Protection Program
Congress is set to approve a second round of assistance for small businesses totalling $349 billion through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). But the money is expected to go even faster the second time around.
Congress is set to approve a second round of assistance for small businesses totalling $349 billion through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). But the money is expected to go even faster the second time around.
Adding an extra layer of nylon pantyhose to a DIY face mask improves protection, researchers say
Nationwide shortages of key medical supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic have forced millions of citizens to fashion protective equipment to keep themselves safe during the widespread outbreak.
Nationwide shortages of key medical supplies amid the COVID-19 pandemic have forced millions of citizens to fashion protective equipment to keep themselves safe during the widespread outbreak.
In just weeks, COVID-19 deaths have surpassed flu deaths this season in Minnesota
In just about seven weeks since the first cases were reported in Minnesota, COVID-19 deaths have surpassed the flu.
In just about seven weeks since the first cases were reported in Minnesota, COVID-19 deaths have surpassed the flu.
Minnesota reports 21 new COVID-19 deaths Thursday, most deaths reported in single day to date
Minnesota reported 21 news deaths attributed to COVID-19 Thursday, the most deaths reported in a single day to date, bringing the state’s death toll from the disease to 200. This is the second straight day Minnesota has set a new daily high for deaths.
Minnesota reported 21 news deaths attributed to COVID-19 Thursday, the most deaths reported in a single day to date, bringing the state’s death toll from the disease to 200. This is the second straight day Minnesota has set a new daily high for deaths.
Minnesota sees 19 more COVID-19 deaths, marking biggest single-day increase yet
Minnesota reported 179 deaths related to COVID-19 as of Wednesday, up from 160 the day before.
Minnesota reported 179 deaths related to COVID-19 as of Wednesday, up from 160 the day before.
Target sales up 7% thanks to 100% increase in online shopping during COVID-19 pandemic
Target says its sales are up 7 percent this quarter amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Target says its sales are up 7 percent this quarter amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
VP Mike Pence to visit Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota next week
Vice President Mike Pence will visit Mayo Clinic's facilities in Rochester next week, marking his second trip to Minnesota in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.
Vice President Mike Pence will visit Mayo Clinic's facilities in Rochester next week, marking his second trip to Minnesota in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.
Creating a new business plan - Birchwood Cafe owner reflects on COVID-19 changes
In a matter of weeks, Twin Cities restaurant hot spots have worked around the clock to develop a whole new way of feeding guests. Birchwood Cafe owner Tracy Singleton joined the Morning Buzz to chat about pivoting her business to pickup and delivery, selling groceries, and how COVID-19 is impacting plans for a brand new restaurant.
In a matter of weeks, Twin Cities restaurant hot spots have worked around the clock to develop a whole new way of feeding guests. Birchwood Cafe owner Tracy Singleton joined the Morning Buzz to chat about pivoting her business to pickup and delivery, selling groceries, and how COVID-19 is impacting plans for a brand new restaurant.
US unemployment claims surge by another 4.4 million
More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday.
More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that remains all but shut down, the government said Thursday.
U of M testing blood pressure drug in hopes of finding a new tool to treat COVID-19
As COVID-19 patients continue to enter hospitals, researchers around the world are looking for new treatments to fight the virus. The University of Minnesota has launched a clinical trial looking at a common blood pressure medication. One of the lead investigators joined the FOX 9 Morning News to explain why the medication may have potential help treat COVID-19.
As COVID-19 patients continue to enter hospitals, researchers around the world are looking for new treatments to fight the virus. The University of Minnesota has launched a clinical trial looking at a common blood pressure medication. One of the lead investigators joined the FOX 9 Morning News to explain why the medication may have potential help treat COVID-19.
Walmart begins mandating one-way aisles
In order to encourage social distancing while shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart stores are updating their policy by creating one-way aisles.
In order to encourage social distancing while shopping during the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart stores are updating their policy by creating one-way aisles.
Mom and daughter dress up for grocery visit to lighten mood during coronavirus pandemic
A mother and daughter in Florida decided to lighten the mood during the coronavirus pandemic, donning shark and giraffe costumes during a recent visit to the grocery store.
A mother and daughter in Florida decided to lighten the mood during the coronavirus pandemic, donning shark and giraffe costumes during a recent visit to the grocery store.
Gillette Children's team shifts from fabricating prosthetics to making masks
From fabricating prosthetics and wheelchairs to now making masks, a team from the Orthotics, Prosthetics and Seating Department at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare is using their sewing skills to help their fellow hospital workers during COVID-19 pandemic.
From fabricating prosthetics and wheelchairs to now making masks, a team from the Orthotics, Prosthetics and Seating Department at Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare is using their sewing skills to help their fellow hospital workers during COVID-19 pandemic.
Doctor: Don't risk your life by avoiding emergency rooms due to the coronavirus
Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a very real fear that an overload of coronavirus cases could stress hospitals.
Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a very real fear that an overload of coronavirus cases could stress hospitals.
Music in Minnesota: Photographer shows how artists are adapting to the pandemic
It's an uncertain time for most and Minnesota’s artists and musicians are among those thrown into the disarray caused by the pandemic.
It's an uncertain time for most and Minnesota’s artists and musicians are among those thrown into the disarray caused by the pandemic.
COVID-19 crisis creating 'perfect storm' for increase in postpartum depression
This isn’t the maternity leave Samantha Telega had pictured.
This isn’t the maternity leave Samantha Telega had pictured.
'Take the sample': Minnesota to open COVID-19 testing to all symptomatic patients
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and state health leaders announced a deal with the University of Minnesota and the Mayo Clinic to reach the goal of 20,000 COVID-19 tests a day within the coming weeks.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and state health leaders announced a deal with the University of Minnesota and the Mayo Clinic to reach the goal of 20,000 COVID-19 tests a day within the coming weeks.
COVID-19 death toll felt heavily by 2 Twin Cities metro area nursing homes
The FOX 9 Investigators discovered two Twin Cities metro area long-term care facilities have each had at least 12 people die from COVID-19.
The FOX 9 Investigators discovered two Twin Cities metro area long-term care facilities have each had at least 12 people die from COVID-19.