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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
CDC warns 2020 could be peak year for polio-like virus that is affecting mostly children
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning for parents and medical officials to be on the lookout for a possible peak in acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like paralytic illness most often seen in children.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning for parents and medical officials to be on the lookout for a possible peak in acute flaccid myelitis, a polio-like paralytic illness most often seen in children.
Minnesota's annual STD report shows 23% increase in syphilis cases
Minnesota health officials are concerned with the increase in syphilis cases. According to the Minnesota Department of Health’s annual sexually transmitted diseases report, 1,127 syphilis cases were reported in 2019, a 23% increase from 2018.
Minnesota health officials are concerned with the increase in syphilis cases. According to the Minnesota Department of Health’s annual sexually transmitted diseases report, 1,127 syphilis cases were reported in 2019, a 23% increase from 2018.
Can you get the coronavirus twice?
Can you get the coronavirus twice? Scientists don’t know for sure yet, but they believe it’s unlikely.
Can you get the coronavirus twice? Scientists don’t know for sure yet, but they believe it’s unlikely.
'Not a hoax': 2 COVID-19 patients who received double-lung transplants describe harrowing experiences
One of the patients, a healthy 28-year-old woman, said she had not even left home amid the pandemic prior to contracting the virus.
One of the patients, a healthy 28-year-old woman, said she had not even left home amid the pandemic prior to contracting the virus.
Majority of Millennials, Gen Z wear masks in public, study shows
A recent study shows a majority of Millennials and Gen. Z are wearing face masks in public.
A recent study shows a majority of Millennials and Gen. Z are wearing face masks in public.
New University of Minnesota research shows nearly 1 in 4 young people experience food insecurity
The University of Minnesota School of Public Health’s new study found that nearly one in four people making the transition from adolescence to adulthood lacked enough food to eat.
The University of Minnesota School of Public Health’s new study found that nearly one in four people making the transition from adolescence to adulthood lacked enough food to eat.
FDA hand sanitizer recall widens to over 100 products
More than 100 "dangerous" hand sanitizers have made the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of sanitizers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
More than 100 "dangerous" hand sanitizers have made the Food and Drug Administration's rolling list of sanitizers that have been recalled due to the presence of a toxic chemical.
Drug overdoses and mental health concerns grow as pandemic drags on
Numbers from the National Institute on Drug Abuse show that drug use is again on the rise since the start of the pandemic.
Numbers from the National Institute on Drug Abuse show that drug use is again on the rise since the start of the pandemic.
Annual Sturgis rally expecting 250K, stirring virus concerns
Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year's event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.
Though only about half the usual number of people are expected at this year's event, residents were split as the city weighed its options. Many worried that the rally would cause an unmanageable outbreak of COVID-19.
Debate begins for who's first in line for COVID-19 vaccine
Traditionally, first in line for a scarce vaccine are health workers and the people most vulnerable to the targeted infection. But one doctor tossed new ideas into the mix: Consider geography and give priority to people where an outbreak is hitting hardest.
Traditionally, first in line for a scarce vaccine are health workers and the people most vulnerable to the targeted infection. But one doctor tossed new ideas into the mix: Consider geography and give priority to people where an outbreak is hitting hardest.
Health officials link US salmonella outbreak to red onions
The supplier told the FDA that it will be recalling all varieties of onions that could have come in contact with potentially contaminated red onions because of the risk of cross-contamination.
The supplier told the FDA that it will be recalling all varieties of onions that could have come in contact with potentially contaminated red onions because of the risk of cross-contamination.
1 dead in South Dakota after ingesting hand sanitizer with methanol
South Dakota health officials reported Thursday that one person has died of methanol poisoning after ingesting hand sanitizer containing methanol.
South Dakota health officials reported Thursday that one person has died of methanol poisoning after ingesting hand sanitizer containing methanol.
At least 1 attendee infectious with COVID-19 at northern Minnesota rodeo, thousands possibly exposed
Attorney General Keith Ellison has brought an enforcement action against a rodeo in Effie, Minnesota after it allowed thousands of people to attend in defiance of COVID-19 safety precautions.
Attorney General Keith Ellison has brought an enforcement action against a rodeo in Effie, Minnesota after it allowed thousands of people to attend in defiance of COVID-19 safety precautions.
Fauci optimistic COVID-19 vaccine will be widely available
Dr. Anthony Fauci has told lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.
Dr. Anthony Fauci has told lawmakers that once a coronavirus vaccine is approved as safe and effective, Americans should have widespread access within a reasonable time.