Minnesota to start tracking hospital ventilators

On Friday, Minnesota hospitals and health officials agreed to share information about the number of ventilators throughout the state that could be used to treat critically ill patients having difficulty breathing.

Peace Corps evacuating volunteers worldwide amid coronavirus outbreak

he Peace Corps is telling its volunteers around the world that it is suspending all operations globally and evacuating all volunteers in light of the spread of the new coronavirus.

May Day Café in Minneapolis closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19

May Day Café in Minneapolis closed its doors Monday after an employee tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. 

NYC orders restaurants and bars to close

Mayor Bill de Blasio ordered that all bars, restaurants, and cafes in New York City to close starting on Tuesday due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Seward Co-op closes store after employee tests positive for coronavirus

The Seward Community Co-op is closing its location on Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis after an employee has tested positive for COVID-19.

Minnesota Legislature will take a month-long break amid coronavirus

Amid the coronavirus outbreak, the Minnesota Legislature will take what amounts to a monthlong break starting Monday, legislative leaders announced Sunday evening.

Karl-Anthony Towns donates $100K to Mayo Clinic to support coronavirus testing

Days after the hospital announced it had developed its own test to detect coronavirus, Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns is making a big donation to help the Mayo Clinic.

St. Paul declares local emergency over coronavirus pandemic

As cases rise and schools close, the City of St. Paul is declaring an emergency over the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

Walz: Schools to remain open for children of health care workers, emergency responders

Gov. Tim Walz's executive order requires schools to provide care for elementary-age children of health care professionals, first responders and other emergency workers during previously planned school days to help those workers stay on the job and help fight the coronavirus outbreak. 

California governor calls for closure of all bars and wineries

California Governor Gavin Newsom has called for the temporary closure of all bars and wineries throughout the state. As well as suggested home isolation of everyone 65 and older due to the coronavirus.

Minnesota governor announces temporary closure of K-12 public schools starting Wednesday

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz held a news conference on Sunday, March 15 to announce plans to close Minnesota's K-12 public schools from Wednesday to Friday, March 27 in order to combat COVID-19. 

Minnesota daycares, childcare centers urged to stay open during COVID-19 school closings

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced the closure of all K-12 public schools statewide Sunday morning, but urged daycares and childcare centers to remain open during the closings. 

NJ city starts curfew, orders bars and restaurants to close

The city of Hoboken is ordering all bars to temporarily close and restaurants can only offer takeout and delivery.

Nike to temporarily close United States retail stores starting Monday

Nike announced Sunday that it would be closing its retail stores starting Monday for two weeks in an effort to combat COVID-19.

As more seniors stay home amid COVID-19, Meals on Wheels depends on volunteers to serve them

The Centers for Disease Control say older adults are at a higher risk of getting sick from coronavirus and there are resources to help them as they spend more time at home.