Mail order at-home COVID-19 tests now available to all Minnesotans
Minnesotans can now get tested for COVID-19 without ever leaving the their home, according state health officials.
Minnesotans can now get tested for COVID-19 without ever leaving the their home, according state health officials.
51-year-old mother serves as surrogate for daughter struggling with infertility
Breanna’s mother delivered a healthy baby girl, Briar Juliette Lockwood, on November 2..
Breanna’s mother delivered a healthy baby girl, Briar Juliette Lockwood, on November 2..
COVID-19 vaccine: States sketch out plans, logistics for coming immunization effort
With a COVID-19 vaccine drawing closer, public health officials across the country are gearing up for the biggest vaccination effort in U.S. history
With a COVID-19 vaccine drawing closer, public health officials across the country are gearing up for the biggest vaccination effort in U.S. history
Nurses with COVID-19 allowed to work in North Dakota amid staffing shortage
Burgum announced Monday that asymptomatic COVID-19 positive health care workers could return to work.
Burgum announced Monday that asymptomatic COVID-19 positive health care workers could return to work.
Coronavirus-related face masks protect the wearer, too: CDC says in updated guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday updated its guidance on coronavirus-related face masks to include protection for the wearer, too.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday updated its guidance on coronavirus-related face masks to include protection for the wearer, too.
Fauci says Pfizer coronavirus vaccine likely available for high-risk cases by December
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, said that a coronavirus vaccine could be available for the nation's highest-risk individuals as soon as December.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government's top infectious disease expert, said that a coronavirus vaccine could be available for the nation's highest-risk individuals as soon as December.
US hospitalizations hit record high amid coronavirus surge
The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.
The U.S. has hit a record number of coronavirus hospitalizations and surpassed 1 million new confirmed cases in just the first 10 days of November.
Study suggests COVID-19 could negatively impact male fertility
A study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests COVID-19 could impact male fertility and could even be transmitted sexually.
A study from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine suggests COVID-19 could impact male fertility and could even be transmitted sexually.
Study: COVID-19 diagnosis doubles risk of new mental illness
In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.
In the three months following a patient’s positive COVID-19 diagnosis, findings showed the incidence of any psychiatric diagnosis was 18.1%.
US adds more than 1M COVID-19 cases in November alone
The U.S. has surpassed 1 million new confirmed coronavirus cases in just the first 10 days of November, with more than 100,000 cases each day becoming the norm in a surge that shows no signs of slowing.
The U.S. has surpassed 1 million new confirmed coronavirus cases in just the first 10 days of November, with more than 100,000 cases each day becoming the norm in a surge that shows no signs of slowing.
Biden coronavirus adviser warns US facing ‘darkest’ days of entire pandemic
President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus task force member Dr. Michael Osterholm warned on Tuesday that the “virus is really dangerous” and the holiday season will be the worst "period of the entire pandemic."
President-elect Joe Biden’s coronavirus task force member Dr. Michael Osterholm warned on Tuesday that the “virus is really dangerous” and the holiday season will be the worst "period of the entire pandemic."
Preparing for the long winter - tips to keep the whole family healthy
Now that Mother Nature is embracing her cold side, families are bracing for a tricky situation. What to do for fun... when you're forced inside? Dr. Madeleine Gagnon from Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare joined the Buzz to talk about ways to keep everyone healthy, both mentally and physically, over the long winter.
Now that Mother Nature is embracing her cold side, families are bracing for a tricky situation. What to do for fun... when you're forced inside? Dr. Madeleine Gagnon from Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare joined the Buzz to talk about ways to keep everyone healthy, both mentally and physically, over the long winter.
COVID-19 vaccine timeline: A look at what’s ahead for leading candidates
Pfizer and the makers of the other leading U.S. COVID-19 vaccine candidates have been cautioning for weeks that the earliest they could seek regulatory approval for wider use of their shots would be late November.
Pfizer and the makers of the other leading U.S. COVID-19 vaccine candidates have been cautioning for weeks that the earliest they could seek regulatory approval for wider use of their shots would be late November.
'Excited to help out': Minnesotan starts AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine trial
For those participating, it’s an opportunity to be part of history, but for Greg Kjos of St. Louis Park, it’s also personal.
For those participating, it’s an opportunity to be part of history, but for Greg Kjos of St. Louis Park, it’s also personal.
FDA authorizes emergency use of Eli Lilly monoclonal antibody therapy to treat COVID-19
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the monoclonal therapy bamlanivimab to treat mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.
The FDA issued an emergency use authorization for the monoclonal therapy bamlanivimab to treat mild-to-moderate cases of COVID-19.
Pfizer says early data signals COVID-19 vaccine is 90% effective
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators.
Pfizer says an early peek at its vaccine data suggests the shots may be 90% effective at preventing COVID-19, indicating the company is on track later this month to file an emergency use application with U.S. regulators.
Minnesota infectious disease experts weigh in on promising vaccine news
Minnesota infectious disease experts are weighing in on the promising developments.
Minnesota infectious disease experts are weighing in on the promising developments.
U of M's Dr. Osterholm named to President-elect Biden's COVID-19 advisory board
The University of Minnesota’s top infectious disease doctor has been tapped to advise President-elect Joe Biden on the COVID-19 pandemic.
The University of Minnesota’s top infectious disease doctor has been tapped to advise President-elect Joe Biden on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Less than 2 weeks remain to collect $1,200 COVID-19 stimulus check
The fast-approaching deadline, Nov. 21, is for those who have not yet received a $1,200 stimulus check but still may qualify.
The fast-approaching deadline, Nov. 21, is for those who have not yet received a $1,200 stimulus check but still may qualify.
Notre Dame mandates virus testing after football celebration
University of Notre Dame students are now subject to mandatory coronavirus testing and face strict penalties if they leave town before getting their test results after thousands of fans stormed the football field and threw parties to celebrate a double-overtime upset over Clemson.
University of Notre Dame students are now subject to mandatory coronavirus testing and face strict penalties if they leave town before getting their test results after thousands of fans stormed the football field and threw parties to celebrate a double-overtime upset over Clemson.