University of Minnesota 1st in U.S. to open clinical trial to treat inflammation related to COVID-19
The University of Minnesota announced Thursday the first patient with severe COVID-19 and lung failure has been treated on a new clinical trial that will test the effect of three doses of mesenchymal stem cells on the body's inflammatory response to COVID-19.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 5 new deaths, 478 new cases reported Wednesday
Wisconsin's Department of Health Services reported 5 new COVID-19 deaths in the last 24 hours.
WHO: Avoid dental cleanings and other routine visits to the dentist for now
You should put off routine dental care until coronavirus cases fall.
14 Minnesota cases linked to recalled onions in Salmonella outbreak
Fourteen cases of Salmonella Newport infections in Minnesota have been linked to a nationwide outbreak connected to potentially contaminated onions, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: State eclipses 1,000 total deaths
After eight new COVID-19 deaths in the past 24 hours, the state of Wisconsin has officially eclipsed the 1,000 death mark with a total of 1,006 to date.
More coronavirus cases found in New Zealand after 102 days
New Zealand's prime minister says authorities have found four cases of the coronavirus in one Auckland household from an unknown source, the first cases of local transmission in the country in 102 days.
Back to school 2020: weighing the risks for your family
Some families are choosing distance learning for their kids this fall even if in-person learning is an option. For many kids with compromised immune systems the chance of catching COVID-19 is just too risky. Dr. Madeleine Gagnon from Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare joined the Buzz with tips as families weigh the risks of heading back to school.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: No new deaths reported for 1st time since July 24
The state of Wisconsin reported no new COVID-19 deaths for the first time since July 24 Monday.
Nearly 100,000 children tested positive for COVID-19 over last 2 weeks in July
The report said 97,078 new child cases of COVID-19 were reported between July 16-30.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than 50,000 have recovered, 5,000 hospitalized to date
The state of Wisconsin has reported a total of 998 COVID-19 deaths since the pandemic began, according to state statistics.
US surpasses 5 million COVID-19 cases, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes just days after the number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths around the world surpassed 700,000.
Minnesota's COVID-19 count moves past 60,000 cases
The Minnesota Department of Health reported 924 new cases Saturday morning, bringing the state’s cumulative total to 60,101.
CDC: Nearly 600 children hospitalized in US with inflammatory condition linked to COVID-19
Nearly 600 children have been hospitalized in the U.S. after being diagnosed with a rare inflammatory condition linked to COVID-19. Ten of the children died, according to the CDC.
Trump says he may take executive action on evictions, student loans, payroll taxes if no aid agreement reached
Trump administration negotiators are heading back to the Capitol for last-ditch talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money.
Could your symptoms be COVID-19? The signs range from mild to severe
Here are some of the more common (and uncommon) symptoms of the novel coronavirus.
Harleys everywhere, masks nowhere: Sturgis draws thousands
Many who rode their bikes into Sturgis on Friday expressed defiance at the rules and restrictions that have marked life in many locales during the pandemic.
Minnesota bikers say they're still making Sturgis trip but willing to take COVID-19 precautions
There’s not much that will keep Larry Kennelly from the Sturgis rally.
COVID-19 cases among kids on the rise as schools consider whether to return to classes
Minnesota is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases among kids and teens, just as some districts are preparing to reopen in-person classes.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 839 new cases, 8 deaths reported Thursday
Wisconsin is reporting 839 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and eight new COVID-19 deaths, according to the numbers released Thursday by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Back-to-school checklist: ways to lower the risk of COVID-19 for students
Back to school is going to feel very different this year. Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse, an infectious disease specialist from the Mayo Clinic, joined the Buzz with a checklist of tips to cut down the risk of COVID-19 for students.