Minnesota creates draft plan for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
Minnesota state and local health leaders are creating plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution, so the state can be ready once a vaccine gets approved.
NYT analysis: Northeast Wisconsin metro areas make up 8 of top 10 in U.S. for COVID-19 cases
For average daily COVID-19 cases over the last two weeks, northeast Wisconsin has eight of the top 10 metro areas in the country, according to a New York Times analysis.
Pfizer to start testing COVID-19 vaccine in kids
Last week, Pfizer Inc. received permission to test its vaccine in U.S. kids as young as 12, one of only a handful of attempts around the world to start exploring if any experimental shots being pushed for adults also can protect children.
New Minnesota COVID-19 testing lab opens to speed up result turnaround time
Minnesota has a new testing lab for COVID-19 tests that produce quick results.
Wisconsin says record high COVID-19 numbers are due to reporting backlog
The state of Wisconsin reported a record high 4,591 new COVID-19 cases and 33 new deaths Tuesday, but the large totals were presented with a warning the numbers might be inflated.
Sweet 16 party leaves 37 infected with COVID-19, nearly 300 quarantined, health officials say
81 people attended a “sweet 16” birthday event at a venue in Long Island resulting in 37 COVID-19 infections forcing nearly 300 to quarantine.
Global struggles continue as confirmed coronavirus cases reach 40 million
The world's number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 40 million.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: State reaches 1,600 deaths
A total of 1,600 COVID-19 deaths have been reported by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services as of Monday.
Rural Midwest hospitals struggling to handle COVID-19 surge
Rural Jerauld County in South Dakota didn’t see a single case of the coronavirus for more than two months stretching from June to August.
Mother files lawsuit after 7-year-old son with autism handcuffed for almost 40 minutes
A North Carolina mother is filing a lawsuit against her son’s school after a former resource officer restrained her child, who suffers from autism, for nearly 40 minutes.
Even with COVID-19 coverage safety net, recovered patients hit with hefty hospital bills
COVID-19 can do more than torment patients physically. It also clobbers some financially.
Wisconsin reports another single-day record for COVID-19 cases with 3,861
For the second straight day, Wisconsin has set a new single-day record for positive COVID-19 tests, with 3,861 cases confirmed on Friday.
'You may have to bite the bullet': Dr. Fauci cautions against large Thanksgiving gatherings
Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned the public against having large gatherings for Thanksgiving.
Does the flu shot affect my chances of getting coronavirus?
Flu vaccines protect against seasonal influenza, not the coronavirus — but avoiding the flu is especially important this year.
COVID-19 saliva testing site opens in Winona, Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health opened the state’s second semi-permanent COVID-19 saliva testing site in Winona at the Winona Mall.
Mayo Dr. says women are foregoing important Breast Cancer screenings during pandemic
Breast Cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women, but right now, preventative screenings are down.
Eli Lilly pauses COVID-19 antibody drug trial over potential safety concerns
The Eli Lilly drug is similar to one that President Donald Trump received from Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.
New guidelines allow indoor visits at assisted living facilities
The Minnesota Department of Health issued new guidelines Monday allowing indoor visitation at nursing homes and assisted living facilities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Wisconsin reports record highs with 3,279 new COVID-19 cases, 34 deaths Tuesday
Record highs in new COVID-19 cases and new deaths were both reported in the state of Wisconsin Tuesday.
Thousands, many maskless, packed together at concert in Nashville amid rising COVID-19 cases
Video captured thousands of people in downtown Nashville, many of whom were flouting social distancing guidelines and not wearing masks, attending a worship concert.