Bloomington, Minn. couple donates blood plasma to aid researchers after beating COVID-19
A Bloomington, Minnesota couple who contracted and beat COVID-19 in March are now among those donating blood plasma in hopes of helping researchers develop a treatment.
A Bloomington, Minnesota couple who contracted and beat COVID-19 in March are now among those donating blood plasma in hopes of helping researchers develop a treatment.
Tick-borne disease with symptoms similar to COVID-19 on the rise in New York state
Some of the symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches — which are also similar signs of the novel coronavirus as listed by the CDC.
Some of the symptoms can include fever, headache, chills and muscle aches — which are also similar signs of the novel coronavirus as listed by the CDC.
Public health workers fighting coronavirus face growing threats
In the battle against COVID-19, public health workers spread across states, cities and small towns make up an invisible army on the front lines. But that army, which has suffered neglect for decades, is under assault when it’s needed most.
In the battle against COVID-19, public health workers spread across states, cities and small towns make up an invisible army on the front lines. But that army, which has suffered neglect for decades, is under assault when it’s needed most.
Mayo Clinic unveils antibody test that could help researchers find COVID-19 vaccines, treatments
The Mayo Clinic has launched a new antibody test that gives scientists and doctors information about how effective a person’s antibodies are at neutralizing COVID-19, which the organization believes will help researchers find vaccines and treatments.
The Mayo Clinic has launched a new antibody test that gives scientists and doctors information about how effective a person’s antibodies are at neutralizing COVID-19, which the organization believes will help researchers find vaccines and treatments.
Heartbreak in nursing homes, dying from loneliness amid COVID-19 visiting restrictions
The state of Minnesota is making plans to ease visitor restrictions in long-term care facilities after senior citizens spent the last three months in isolation, one of them dying in part to loneliness.
The state of Minnesota is making plans to ease visitor restrictions in long-term care facilities after senior citizens spent the last three months in isolation, one of them dying in part to loneliness.
Becker wrestler who collapsed during state tournament gets treatment for heart condition
On Feb. 29 Becker High School junior Brayden Weber collapsed on the mat at the Minnesota State High School wrestling tournament. Three months later he was diagnosed and treated for a heart condition doctors say doesn’t typically show up in screenings.
On Feb. 29 Becker High School junior Brayden Weber collapsed on the mat at the Minnesota State High School wrestling tournament. Three months later he was diagnosed and treated for a heart condition doctors say doesn’t typically show up in screenings.
'Pre-pandemic behavior': Surge of new coronavirus cases reported in 21 states amid push to reopen
Places that were hit hardest earlier, such as New York, have improved — while infections seem to be rising in other areas.
Places that were hit hardest earlier, such as New York, have improved — while infections seem to be rising in other areas.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: State nears 3,000 total hospitalizations
The state of Wisconsin is nearing 3,000 hospitalizations related to COVID-19, according to new data released Wednesday.
The state of Wisconsin is nearing 3,000 hospitalizations related to COVID-19, according to new data released Wednesday.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 3% of state's cases have died
Three percent of all COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin resulted in death, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Three percent of all COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin resulted in death, according to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
State health officials lay out guidelines for youth, adult sports starting June 10
The Minnesota Department of Health on Monday laid out guidelines for youth and adult sports as Governor Tim Walz prepares to loosen restrictions in several areas on June 10 amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
The Minnesota Department of Health on Monday laid out guidelines for youth and adult sports as Governor Tim Walz prepares to loosen restrictions in several areas on June 10 amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
Gyms, fitness centers can reopen starting June 10
Gyms, fitness centers, yoga studios and martial arts in Minnesota can reopen starting next Wednesday.
Gyms, fitness centers, yoga studios and martial arts in Minnesota can reopen starting next Wednesday.
CDC director apologizes for 'inadequate' coronavirus data on racial disparities
Many Democrats and community leaders in several cities have voiced concerns over the African American death rate in connection to the coronavirus.
Many Democrats and community leaders in several cities have voiced concerns over the African American death rate in connection to the coronavirus.
George Floyd autopsy report reveals he was coronavirus survivor
George Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19, but was an asymptomatic carrier without lung damage, according to a new report from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
George Floyd had tested positive for COVID-19, but was an asymptomatic carrier without lung damage, according to a new report from the Hennepin County Medical Examiner.
Hydroxychloroquine has no benefit over placebo in preventing COVID-19, University of Minnesota trial finds
A trial conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota found the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine has no benefit over a placebo in preventing COVID-19.
A trial conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota found the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine has no benefit over a placebo in preventing COVID-19.
Minnesota Department of Health tells people who've attended George Floyd rallies to get COVID-19 test
If you've attended a vigil, rally, or protest in the aftermath of George Floyd's death, the Minnesota Department of Health is asking you to get tested for COVID-19.
If you've attended a vigil, rally, or protest in the aftermath of George Floyd's death, the Minnesota Department of Health is asking you to get tested for COVID-19.
Carver County cat confirmed to have virus that causes COVID-19
A pet cat in Carver County, Minnesota was confirmed to be infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans, officials said Tuesday.
A pet cat in Carver County, Minnesota was confirmed to be infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19 in humans, officials said Tuesday.
Wisconsin sees spike in COVID-19 cases with single-day high of 733 new reports
Wisconsin has set a new single-day high for positive COVID-19, as health officials report 733 new positive tests on Friday.
Wisconsin has set a new single-day high for positive COVID-19, as health officials report 733 new positive tests on Friday.
FDA finds contamination in several brands of diabetes drug
The Food and Drug Administration said that several batches of the drug metformin tested positive for unsafe levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine, a possible cancer-causing chemical.
The Food and Drug Administration said that several batches of the drug metformin tested positive for unsafe levels of N-Nitrosodimethylamine, a possible cancer-causing chemical.
COVID-19 test collection at Minnesota National Guard sites may surpass goal
After a large turnout, the Minnesota National Guard has concluded its free testing over the holiday weekend for anyone who wanted to know if they had COVID-19.
After a large turnout, the Minnesota National Guard has concluded its free testing over the holiday weekend for anyone who wanted to know if they had COVID-19.
Mask donation drive held in Minneapolis day before required mask policy takes effect
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Cty of Minneapolis kicked off a donation drive Monday to collect homemade face masks at fire stations across the city.
In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the Cty of Minneapolis kicked off a donation drive Monday to collect homemade face masks at fire stations across the city.