Walmart, Kroger to require customers to wear masks
The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.
The Walmart policy will begin July 20 while Kroger shoppers will be required to wear face coverings in stores starting July 22.
Eligible uninsured Minnesotans can get free COVID-19 testing
Many uninsured Minnesotans can now get free COVID-19 testing. This comes after the Minnesota Legislature passed a law to authorize the state to cover testing costs for those who are eligible.
Many uninsured Minnesotans can now get free COVID-19 testing. This comes after the Minnesota Legislature passed a law to authorize the state to cover testing costs for those who are eligible.
Minnesota, Wisconsin added to New York's travel advisory requiring travelers to quarantine when they visit
Minnesota and Wisconsin have been added to the list of states included in New York’s travel advisory requiring travelers to quarantine for 14 days when they visit.
Minnesota and Wisconsin have been added to the list of states included in New York’s travel advisory requiring travelers to quarantine for 14 days when they visit.
3M, MIT developing diagnostic COVID-19 test that would deliver results within minutes
Minnesota-based 3M and researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they are developing a rapid diagnostic test for COVID-19 that would deliver results within minutes.
Minnesota-based 3M and researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology say they are developing a rapid diagnostic test for COVID-19 that would deliver results within minutes.
Judge rules women can get abortion pill without doctor visits
A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.
A federal judge agreed Monday to suspend a rule that requires women during the COVID-19 pandemic to visit a hospital, clinic or medical office to obtain an abortion pill.
Ohio man dies of COVID-19 after sharing anti-mask posts on social media, slamming virus ‘hype’
An Ohio man who shared anti-mask posts on social media contracted the virus and reportedly died three days later.
An Ohio man who shared anti-mask posts on social media contracted the virus and reportedly died three days later.
Florida reports largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases
Florida on Sunday reported the largest single-day increase in positive coronavirus cases in any one state since the beginning of the pandemic.
Florida on Sunday reported the largest single-day increase in positive coronavirus cases in any one state since the beginning of the pandemic.
MDH issues guidance recommending designated visitors at long-term care facilities
The Minnesota Department of Health is releasing new essential caregiver guidance for long-term care (LTC) facilities, which allows for family members to have more in-person visits with their loved ones.
The Minnesota Department of Health is releasing new essential caregiver guidance for long-term care (LTC) facilities, which allows for family members to have more in-person visits with their loved ones.
COVID-19 'superspreaders': Experts say 1 person can transmit virus at gatherings, with tragic consequences
A Harvard expert says there are two ways to think about “superspreaders” and their role in transmitting the virus.
A Harvard expert says there are two ways to think about “superspreaders” and their role in transmitting the virus.
Wisconsin reports largest single-day increase in positive COVID-19 cases to date
The state of Wisconsin saw its largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases Thursday, adding 754 new cases to bring the to date total to 33,908.
The state of Wisconsin saw its largest single-day increase in COVID-19 cases Thursday, adding 754 new cases to bring the to date total to 33,908.
Starbucks to require customers to wear face masks inside locations starting July 15
Starbucks has announced that customers and employees will be required to wear face masks when they enter stores beginning July 15.
Starbucks has announced that customers and employees will be required to wear face masks when they enter stores beginning July 15.
Minneapolis closes Lake Hiawatha, Lake Harriet Southeast beaches after E. coli tests
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board has closed two beaches Tuesday after routine testing found E. coli bacteria exceeded state guidelines.
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board has closed two beaches Tuesday after routine testing found E. coli bacteria exceeded state guidelines.
Mysterious syndrome in children linked to COVID-19 now being investigated in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating 13 possible cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children around the state. Dr. Madeleine Gagnon from Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare joined the Buzz with more on the symptoms that parents should be watching for.
The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating 13 possible cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children around the state. Dr. Madeleine Gagnon from Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare joined the Buzz with more on the symptoms that parents should be watching for.
More than 3 million people have COVID-19 in the US, according to Johns Hopkins
The milestone comes amid news and concerns over surging case counts and testing delays.
The milestone comes amid news and concerns over surging case counts and testing delays.
Trump administration notifies UN of withdrawal from World Health Organization amid COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. is the largest source of financial support to the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
The U.S. is the largest source of financial support to the WHO and its exit is expected to significantly weaken the organization.
Drug overdose deaths in Minnesota up by 20 percent in 2019, new record high increase
New numbers released by the Minnesota Department of Health Tuesday show a 20 percent increasing in drug overdose deaths in 2019, reversing an improvement seen in 2018.
New numbers released by the Minnesota Department of Health Tuesday show a 20 percent increasing in drug overdose deaths in 2019, reversing an improvement seen in 2018.
Stores focus on cleaning to get shoppers back to spending
Forget about making shopping fun. As clothing retailers and others try to stay viable during the coronavirus pandemic, they’re hoping steps like cleaning during store hours, offering hand sanitizer and other safety measures will bring in customers to spend.
Forget about making shopping fun. As clothing retailers and others try to stay viable during the coronavirus pandemic, they’re hoping steps like cleaning during store hours, offering hand sanitizer and other safety measures will bring in customers to spend.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 522 new cases, no new deaths 1 day after biggest spike
522 new positive COVID-19 cases and no new deaths were reported Sunday by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
522 new positive COVID-19 cases and no new deaths were reported Sunday by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Avoid using hand sanitizer before handling Fourth of July fireworks, officials warn
A fire department official warns that hand sanitizer and fireworks are a flammable combination.
A fire department official warns that hand sanitizer and fireworks are a flammable combination.
Staying safe in the extreme heat and the warning signs to watch for
Twin Cities metro emergency departments are seeing more heat-related problems.
Twin Cities metro emergency departments are seeing more heat-related problems.