The long ‘coronavirus winter’
For thirty years Dr. Mike Osterholm has been warning the public about the very real possibility of a deadly pandemic. COVID-19 has brought many of his dire predictions to reality.
For thirty years Dr. Mike Osterholm has been warning the public about the very real possibility of a deadly pandemic. COVID-19 has brought many of his dire predictions to reality.
Minnesota Department of Corrections suspends in-person visits at prisons
In the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Minnesota Department of Corrections is implementing measures, including suspending in-person visits at all of its correctional facilities.
In the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the Minnesota Department of Corrections is implementing measures, including suspending in-person visits at all of its correctional facilities.
MSHSL cancels rest of boys and girls state basketball tournaments
The Minnesota State High School League officially cancelled the rest of the girls and boys state basketball tournaments due to concerns for the coronavirus.
The Minnesota State High School League officially cancelled the rest of the girls and boys state basketball tournaments due to concerns for the coronavirus.
This is how Sun Country is cleaning its planes during coronavirus pandemic
For Minneapolis-based Sun Country Airlines, every night a team of workers go through the planes and disinfect.
For Minneapolis-based Sun Country Airlines, every night a team of workers go through the planes and disinfect.
Minnesota House activity postponed until Monday amid coronavirus outbreak
All Minnesota House activity has been postponed until after 11 a.m. Monday, when the House is scheduled to meet on the floor, Speaker Melissa Hortman just told members and staff in an email.
All Minnesota House activity has been postponed until after 11 a.m. Monday, when the House is scheduled to meet on the floor, Speaker Melissa Hortman just told members and staff in an email.
Mayo Clinic develops test to detect COVID-19, under review by FDA
The Mayo Clinic has developed a test that can detect the novel coronavirus, according to the Mayo Clinic.
The Mayo Clinic has developed a test that can detect the novel coronavirus, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Archbishop Hebda dispenses Catholics from obligation to attend Sunday mass due to coronavirus concerns
Due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, Archbishop Bernard Hebda of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is dispensing Catholics from their Sunday mass obligation.
Due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, Archbishop Bernard Hebda of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is dispensing Catholics from their Sunday mass obligation.
University of St. Thomas to move classes online through Easter break
The University of St. Thomas is moving all of its classes online starting Monday until April 14 when students return from Easter break, the university announced Thursday.
The University of St. Thomas is moving all of its classes online starting Monday until April 14 when students return from Easter break, the university announced Thursday.
Attendee of journalism conference in New Orleans tests 'presumptively positive' for coronavirus
Officials with a journalism organization announced that a person who attended a conference in New Orleans has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Officials with a journalism organization announced that a person who attended a conference in New Orleans has tested positive for the coronavirus.
Minnesota hospitals seek state cash grants amid coronavirus fears
Gov. Tim Walz had barely put his pen to paper Tuesday, freeing up $21 million in emergency funding to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, when new concerns emerged at the state Capitol.
Gov. Tim Walz had barely put his pen to paper Tuesday, freeing up $21 million in emergency funding to deal with the coronavirus outbreak, when new concerns emerged at the state Capitol.
MGM Resorts shutting down Las Vegas buffets amid COVID-19 outbreak
MGM Resorts announced it would temporarily close its buffets at all of its Las Vegas properties as part of the company’s efforts to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
MGM Resorts announced it would temporarily close its buffets at all of its Las Vegas properties as part of the company’s efforts to stop the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Wisconsin reports 3rd confirmed case of coronavirus in Dane County
Health officials in Wisconsin confirmed Tuesday that a third person in the state has tested positive for the new coronavirus.
Health officials in Wisconsin confirmed Tuesday that a third person in the state has tested positive for the new coronavirus.
NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS closing locker rooms amid coronavirus scare
The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all non-essential personnel in response to the coronavirus crisis.
The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all non-essential personnel in response to the coronavirus crisis.
Target limiting quantities of hand sanitizers, disinfectant wipes per customer
Target’s CEO says the retailer has started to limit the number of items such as hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes that each customer can purchase as the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread in the United States.
Target’s CEO says the retailer has started to limit the number of items such as hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes that each customer can purchase as the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread in the United States.
Restaurant chain is taking temperature of would-be patrons before dining to help fight coronavirus
As the spread of coronavirus continues, one restaurant chain is taking a proactive approach to fighting off the coronavirus. The Sichuan Impression restaurant greets every would-be customer by taking their body temperature at the door, so any potential for spreading the coronavirus would not occur at their establishment. If the infrared thermometer reads more than 100 degrees, the would-be customer is politely asked to leave.
As the spread of coronavirus continues, one restaurant chain is taking a proactive approach to fighting off the coronavirus. The Sichuan Impression restaurant greets every would-be customer by taking their body temperature at the door, so any potential for spreading the coronavirus would not occur at their establishment. If the infrared thermometer reads more than 100 degrees, the would-be customer is politely asked to leave.
Christ Church in Georgetown says 550 parishioners are in self-quarantine amid coronavirus concerns
D.C. Mayor Bowser recommends a two-week self-quarantine for anyone who visited Christ Church Georgetown during a six-day period after the rector tested positive for the first confirmed case of coronavirus in D.C.
D.C. Mayor Bowser recommends a two-week self-quarantine for anyone who visited Christ Church Georgetown during a six-day period after the rector tested positive for the first confirmed case of coronavirus in D.C.
Minnesota lawmakers pass emergency coronavirus funding
The Minnesota House and Senate voted unanimously Monday to free up $21 million in emergency funding that state health officials need to deal with coronavirus, as lawmakers rush to deal with an outbreak that has alarmed governments across the world.
The Minnesota House and Senate voted unanimously Monday to free up $21 million in emergency funding that state health officials need to deal with coronavirus, as lawmakers rush to deal with an outbreak that has alarmed governments across the world.
Passenger describes feeling 'over the edge' being trapped on Princess cruise
All those aboard the ship are expected to disembark over the next several days at the Port of Oakland.
All those aboard the ship are expected to disembark over the next several days at the Port of Oakland.
Inmates reach roof of Milan prison as coronavirus-related revolts reported at several facilities
Prisoners took to the roof of San Vittore prison in Milan, Italy, on Monday, March 9, amid reports of a revolt related to the coronavirus.
Prisoners took to the roof of San Vittore prison in Milan, Italy, on Monday, March 9, amid reports of a revolt related to the coronavirus.
Stocks, oil prices plunge as coronavirus closes sites around world
The world’s largest economies are delivering more worrisome cues as anxiety over the virus outbreak sends stock and oil prices plunging.
The world’s largest economies are delivering more worrisome cues as anxiety over the virus outbreak sends stock and oil prices plunging.