Minnesota Nurses Association worried hospitals aren’t prepared for a surge in COVID-19 patients
While the state moves to reopen, Minnesota nurses are sounding the alarm about a continued shortage of protective equipment for health care workers.
While the state moves to reopen, Minnesota nurses are sounding the alarm about a continued shortage of protective equipment for health care workers.
Underlying health conditions linked to 98.8% of COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota
State health officials say 98.8 percent of the Minnesotans who have died of COVID-19 had underlying health conditions.
State health officials say 98.8 percent of the Minnesotans who have died of COVID-19 had underlying health conditions.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than 11,000 cases, 434 deaths to date
More than 11,000 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in Wisconsin as of Thursday afternoon, including 434 deaths.
More than 11,000 positive COVID-19 cases have been reported in Wisconsin as of Thursday afternoon, including 434 deaths.
Coronavirus cancellations: These major events, concerts called off amid COVID-19 outbreak
Fears over the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus outbreak are causing authorities to take extra precautions with mass gatherings and events around the world.
Fears over the rapidly spreading novel coronavirus outbreak are causing authorities to take extra precautions with mass gatherings and events around the world.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than 1,900 hospitalizations to date
As of Wednesday, more than 1,900 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
As of Wednesday, more than 1,900 people have been hospitalized with COVID-19 in Wisconsin.
As elective surgeries return, Memorial Blood Centers makes urgent call for donations
Memorial Blood Centers has issued an urgent call for donations, citing "dangerously low" supply levels.
Memorial Blood Centers has issued an urgent call for donations, citing "dangerously low" supply levels.
United Hospital nurse terminated for wearing hospital-issued scrubs instead of personal ones
A former United Hospital nurse is speaking out after he was terminated for violating hospital policies he says he did to protect his co-workers and his family.
A former United Hospital nurse is speaking out after he was terminated for violating hospital policies he says he did to protect his co-workers and his family.
U of M gets $35M gift to establish 1st-of-its-kind institute on childhood, adolescent brain development
The University of Minnesota announced Tuesday it has received a $35 million donation from the Minnesota Masonic Charities to establish a first-of-its-kind institute devoted to brain development during early childhood and adolescence.
The University of Minnesota announced Tuesday it has received a $35 million donation from the Minnesota Masonic Charities to establish a first-of-its-kind institute devoted to brain development during early childhood and adolescence.
Doctors warn of mysterious health condition linked to COVID-19 affecting children
Health officials are warning the public after children on the east coast have died due to a mysterious health condition linked to COVID-19. Though it's rare, doctors want families to be aware.
Health officials are warning the public after children on the east coast have died due to a mysterious health condition linked to COVID-19. Though it's rare, doctors want families to be aware.
Organ transplants dive amid virus crisis, start to inch back
Deceased donor transplants -- the most common kind -- dropped by about half in the U.S. and 90% in France from late February into early April, researchers reported Monday in the journal Lancet.
Deceased donor transplants -- the most common kind -- dropped by about half in the U.S. and 90% in France from late February into early April, researchers reported Monday in the journal Lancet.
Health officials to parents: Keep children up to date on vaccinations, doctor's visits during pandemic
Minnesota health officials are urging families to keep children up to date on vaccinations and pediatric doctor appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota health officials are urging families to keep children up to date on vaccinations and pediatric doctor appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 180 of every 100,000 residents have been infected
An average of 180.3 of every 100,000 Wisconsin residents has COVID-19, according to new data released by the state's Department of Health Services Monday.
An average of 180.3 of every 100,000 Wisconsin residents has COVID-19, according to new data released by the state's Department of Health Services Monday.
Chicago woman tests positive for COVID-19 after childbirth, is released and dies days later
Unique Clay, 31, gave birth on April 30, tested positive for coronavirus, and was sent home with her baby -- only to die days later.
Unique Clay, 31, gave birth on April 30, tested positive for coronavirus, and was sent home with her baby -- only to die days later.
Llama antibodies studied as potential treatment for COVID-19
A new study explores how antibodies from llamas immunized with “prefusion-stabilized betacoronavirus spike proteins” may prove beneficial as therapeutic treatment for COVID-19 patients.
A new study explores how antibodies from llamas immunized with “prefusion-stabilized betacoronavirus spike proteins” may prove beneficial as therapeutic treatment for COVID-19 patients.
COVID-19 potentially sexually transmitted after researchers find virus in semen of male patients
The novel coronavirus has been discovered in the semen of infected male individuals, according to Chinese researchers, potentially raising the prospect that the virus could potentially be sexually transmitted.
The novel coronavirus has been discovered in the semen of infected male individuals, according to Chinese researchers, potentially raising the prospect that the virus could potentially be sexually transmitted.
Coronavirus stimulus checks are coming - here’s how credit card debt could affect it
Debt collectors can seize your stimulus money to satisfy debt payments.
Debt collectors can seize your stimulus money to satisfy debt payments.
Why 30s, 20s are now age groups with most positive COVID-19 tests in Minnesota
It's clear the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, but new figures prove younger people are contracting the virus just as often if not more frequently.
It's clear the COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, but new figures prove younger people are contracting the virus just as often if not more frequently.
Mother's Day 2020: Focusing on mom's mental health
Mother's Day 2020 is going to look and feel different this year. Moms are working extra hard to take care of their families during the pandemic. We spoke with psychiatrist Dr. Elizabeth LaRusso from Allina Health on how to focus on mom's mental well-being on Mother's Day, and every day.
Mother's Day 2020 is going to look and feel different this year. Moms are working extra hard to take care of their families during the pandemic. We spoke with psychiatrist Dr. Elizabeth LaRusso from Allina Health on how to focus on mom's mental well-being on Mother's Day, and every day.
What are my medical privacy rights during the coronavirus pandemic?
Health care providers are required to notify the Minnesota Department of Health of positive coronavirus cases which triggers a “contact tracing” investigation. During that investigation, MDH will ask an individual where they’ve been and who they’ve been in contact with, but individuals are not required to share that information.
Health care providers are required to notify the Minnesota Department of Health of positive coronavirus cases which triggers a “contact tracing” investigation. During that investigation, MDH will ask an individual where they’ve been and who they’ve been in contact with, but individuals are not required to share that information.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: More than 100,000 tested to date, 374 deaths
The state of Wisconsin has eclipsed the 100,000 tests mark, according to data released Thursday.
The state of Wisconsin has eclipsed the 100,000 tests mark, according to data released Thursday.