Loss of taste, smell could be telltale sign of coronavirus

The loss of the ability to smell or taste could be a sign that an individual has coronavirus, according to a recent report.

Pets & the coronavirus: What you need to know about protecting your furry friends
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The Animal Humane Society may have closed their doors temporarily to the public, but they still are on a mission to educate the public and take care of animals in need. Chief veterinarian Dr. Graham Brayshaw joined us on the Morning Buzz to chat about whether pets are at risk of getting the coronavirus and how to take care of your furry friends amid the outbreak.

US Federal Reserve to lend up to $300B to businesses, cities

In a series of sweeping, aggressive steps, the U.S. Federal Reserve will lend to small and large businesses and local governments as well as extend its bond buying programs.

Trump: Hanes 'retrofitting' plants to make medical masks, distilleries producing hand sanitizer

President Trump said during a Saturday afternoon briefing that Hanes clothing company will be "retrofitting" its means of production to help supply much-needed medical face masks.

Stocks fall as coronavirus bill fails second vote

U.S. equity markets slid Monday after the Federal Reserve announced "extensive new measures" to support the U.S. economy.

Minnesota churches get creative to deliver services over the weekend

For the first time since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, churches are figuring out how to connect people without holding in-person worship services.

President Trump orders FEMA to help California, New York and Washington

President Donald Trump says he’s ordered the Federal Emergency Management Agency to ship mobile hospital centers to the hard-hit states of Washington, California and New York amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus in Minnesota: 1 death, 169 cases

Minnesota has reported its first COVID-19 death, officials announced Saturday. The state now has 169 positive cases.

Harvey Weinstein tests positive for COVID-19, isolated in prison, reports say

The disgraced film mogul, who turned 68 on Thursday, is locked up at the maximum-security Wende Correctional Facility near Buffalo, according to state prison officials.

Coronavirus in Wisconsin: 380 cases, 4 deaths

The amount of confirmed novel coronavirus cases has reached more than 380, according to an update from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.

Virginia police investigating after kids cough on produce, post video to social media

Police in Purcellville, Virginia are investigating after kids filmed themselves coughing on produce at a supermarket and posted it to social media, according to a post on the police department’s Facebook page. 

3M producing 35 million respirators per month in the U.S. to help combat COVID-19

Maplewood, Minnesota-based 3M says it has ramped up its production of respirators to 35 million per month in the United States, 90 percent of which are designated for healthcare workers.

COVID-19 in Minnesota: Mental health resources to help get through this tough time

Dr. Nancy S. Harper, Director of the Otto Bremer Trust Center for Safe and Healthy Children, spoke with FOX 9 about the effect the COVID-19 pandemic is having on mental health.

General Motors helping make more ventilation systems for hospitals

General Motors has said that it is partnering with Ventec Life Systems to increase production of desperately-needed ventilators to help patients suffering from respiratory problems.