Major PPE manufacturer shuts down after 2,500 workers diagnosed with COVID-19
Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, says it expects a two-to-four-week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.
Malaysia’s Top Glove Corp., the world’s largest maker of rubber gloves, says it expects a two-to-four-week delay in deliveries after more than 2,000 workers at its factories were infected by the coronavirus, raising the possibility of supply disruptions during the pandemic.
Trump administration issues regulations aimed at lowering prescription drug prices
The Trump administration has issued regulations that could lower prescription drug prices. It’s unclear whether the rules will withstand expected legal challenges or what the Biden administration will do with them.
The Trump administration has issued regulations that could lower prescription drug prices. It’s unclear whether the rules will withstand expected legal challenges or what the Biden administration will do with them.
Minnesota hospitals enhance visitor restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise
Minnesota hospitals and health care facilities are implementing stricter visitor guidelines as the state faces increasing cases of COVID-19. In the most recent 24-hour period, the state reported more than 5,000 new cases and 67 deaths.
Minnesota hospitals and health care facilities are implementing stricter visitor guidelines as the state faces increasing cases of COVID-19. In the most recent 24-hour period, the state reported more than 5,000 new cases and 67 deaths.
Minnesota gets new COVID-19 drug that decreases need for hospitalizations, emergency visits
Bamlanivimab, a new drug for treating mild and moderate COVID-19 cases that has been shown to decrease the need for hospitalizations and emergency department visits, is now available in Minnesota, state health officials announced Tuesday.
Bamlanivimab, a new drug for treating mild and moderate COVID-19 cases that has been shown to decrease the need for hospitalizations and emergency department visits, is now available in Minnesota, state health officials announced Tuesday.
Nurse: 'Stay home this Thanksgiving so you don't have to ring in the New Year with me'
Nurse Kelley Anaas joined Governor Tim Walz and health officials in giving the media an update on the COVID-19 situation in Minnesota, urging residents to keep following guidelines and consider staying home this Thanksgiving.
Nurse Kelley Anaas joined Governor Tim Walz and health officials in giving the media an update on the COVID-19 situation in Minnesota, urging residents to keep following guidelines and consider staying home this Thanksgiving.
'Please Minnesota, stay home this Thanksgiving,' health care workers plead
State health officials and health care workers are pleading with Minnesotans to stay home this Thanksgiving to help slow the spread of COVID-19, saying that what we do over the next few weeks will determine what the next few months look like for the state.
State health officials and health care workers are pleading with Minnesotans to stay home this Thanksgiving to help slow the spread of COVID-19, saying that what we do over the next few weeks will determine what the next few months look like for the state.
Mayo Clinic says beds full in northwest region of Wisconsin
Mayo Clinic Health System says its hospitals in the northwest region of Wisconsin are full to capacity.
Mayo Clinic Health System says its hospitals in the northwest region of Wisconsin are full to capacity.
One of the smallest, most premature babies in the world finally goes home in Florida
After six months in the neonatal unit at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, one of the smallest and most premature babies in the world is finally at home.
After six months in the neonatal unit at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women & Babies, one of the smallest and most premature babies in the world is finally at home.
COVID-19 saliva testing site opens in Brooklyn Park
The first COVID-19 saliva testing site in the Twin Cities metro opened in Brooklyn Park Tuesday.
The first COVID-19 saliva testing site in the Twin Cities metro opened in Brooklyn Park Tuesday.
The home front: Stories from nurses in the fight against COVID-19
For the nurses across the globe, home is fraught with uncertainty. Are they exposing their partners and children? Should they quit their jobs to keep their families safe?
For the nurses across the globe, home is fraught with uncertainty. Are they exposing their partners and children? Should they quit their jobs to keep their families safe?
Protective gear for medical workers begins to run low again
The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.
The new shortages come as the virus resumes its rapid spread and the number of hospitalized patients climbs.
Mayo Clinic 3D printing its own parts for face shields, N95 masks
The personal protective gear shortage is something Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota has positioned itself to manage.
The personal protective gear shortage is something Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota has positioned itself to manage.
Homemade face masks needed in eldercare settings
Nursing and assisted living homes are asking for homemade facemasks as workers brace for the COVID-19 surge.
Nursing and assisted living homes are asking for homemade facemasks as workers brace for the COVID-19 surge.
Twin Cities metro hospitals add beds, prep for surge of COVID-19 patients
Twin Cities hospitals are preparing for an upcoming surge of patients in need of care due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
Twin Cities hospitals are preparing for an upcoming surge of patients in need of care due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
This year’s flu shot doesn’t exactly match the virus going around, CDC report warns
The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The main strain of the flu virus which is circulating currently doesn’t entirely match up with the flu vaccine that is being administered this year, according to a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Generic Zantac makers halt worldwide distribution after FDA finds possible cancer chemical in drugs
Novartis, a Swiss pharmaceutical company, halted worldwide distribution of its generic version of the popular heartburn medication Zantac after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found traces of a possible carcinogen in it.
Novartis, a Swiss pharmaceutical company, halted worldwide distribution of its generic version of the popular heartburn medication Zantac after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found traces of a possible carcinogen in it.
Good news in Minnesota proposed health insurance rates for 2018
Minnesota residents who buy their own health insurance plans, including those sold through MNsure, are getting their first look at rates for next year.
Minnesota residents who buy their own health insurance plans, including those sold through MNsure, are getting their first look at rates for next year.
Future of health care remains unclear after recent vote
The U.S. Senate saw high drama over the ?skinny repeal? health care vote early Friday morning and now some experts say it's time to take a step back.
The U.S. Senate saw high drama over the ?skinny repeal? health care vote early Friday morning and now some experts say it's time to take a step back.
Senate moves ahead to debate repeal of Obamacare
With Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie, the Senate voted by a hair Tuesday to start debating Republican legislation to tear down much of the Obama health care law.
With Vice President Mike Pence breaking a 50-50 tie, the Senate voted by a hair Tuesday to start debating Republican legislation to tear down much of the Obama health care law.
Health Care plan fails again
Attempts to pass a Health Care plan failed again on Tuesday.
Attempts to pass a Health Care plan failed again on Tuesday.