Science Museum, Children's Museum laying off majority of employees in anticipation of 3-month closure

The Science Museum of Minnesota and the Minnesota Children’s Museum, both located in St. Paul, are temporarily laying off the majority of their employees in anticipation of a three-month-long closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Security tips for businesses to prevent looting, robberies during coronavirus closures

With a large number of coronavirus-related business closures and reduced hours, Minneapolis police are increasing patrols throughout the city and sending a security bulletin with tips for closed business and restaurants adapting to takeout and delivery.

From a distance, young Minnesota girl befriends neighbor during COVID-19 outbreak

As families across Minnesota stay home and maintain a social distance from others, one young girl made friends with her neighbor - all by communicating from her balcony.

Dealing with addiction during the coronavirus outbreak - helpful tips and resources
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As we all get used to spending more time in our homes during the COVID-19 outbreak, the social isolation and stress can be especially challenging for people going through recovery. William Moyers from the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation joined the FOX 9 Morning Buzz to talk about the resources available to those who may need some extra support during this time.

US deal may be at hand to ease economic pain of coronavirus

Top congressional and White House officials negotiating the nearly $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package say they expect to reach a deal Tuesday.

Japan PM: Tokyo Olympics postponed over coronavirus concerns

Japan’s NHK public television says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a one-year postponement for the Tokyo Olympics during talks with IOC President Thomas Bach.

Minnesota COVID-19 patient on symptoms, testing, and his time in quarantine
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Some Minnesotans who were diagnosed with COVID-19 are already on their way to a full recovery. We spoke with one Bird Island, MN resident, John O'Neill, who tested positive for the coronavirus after a trip to California. John joined us live on the FOX 9 Morning News with more on his symptoms and recovery.

UN: 85% of new infections, deaths coming from Europe and US

The World Health Organization says infections and deaths globally from the new coronavirus are expected to increase “considerably” when global figures are published later Tuesday.

Health officials report loss of smell, gastrointestinal issues as additional COVID-19 symptoms

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise across Minnesota, health officials say there may be new symptoms associated with the virus, such as a loss of smell and gastrointestinal issues.

Minnesota hospitals increasing capacity, ventilators

Data released from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) shows hospitals are gearing up their capacity for the Coronavirus pandemic, as Governor Tim Walz made a dire prediction that 40 to 80 percent of all Minnesotan’s might eventually get the virus. 

Minnesota National Guard delivers 81K masks, other protective gear to MDH warehouse

Over the weekend Governor Tim Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard and gave them their first assignment. Here’s what the guard’s Joint Chief of Staff says the guard will and won’t be doing to help during the Coronavirus pandemic.

How Minnesota emergency crews are adapting response amid the pandemic

The novel coronavirus pandemic is changing the way some frontline emergency workers are doing their job in the name of health and safety.