Health

It’s the question no one has a firm answer on: Should everyone be wearing face masks when they're out and about?

As the weather warms up, doctors are asking people to be extra careful when out on bikes, scooters, ATVs or anything outdoors, because a trip to the hospital strains the healthcare system more and could lead to lesser treatment for patients.

The state of Wisconsin reported 1,550 cases of COVID-19 Monday and 24 deaths related to the virus, up from 16 deaths Tuesday. 

A new model of the coronavirus spread in the U.S. predicts the peak in Minnesota won’t be as severe as officials feared, but it will hit earlier than they had hoped.

Health professionals from across the country are now heading to New York City to join the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Among them is a nurse from Minnesota.

Medtronic has made the design specifications for its ventilator public in an effort to increase ventilator manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

If your stress levels are up right now, you’re certainly not alone. Health concerns, stay at home orders, financial struggles – the list can go on. 

Governor Walz says social distancing is the most important way to buy more time in the fight against the spread of COVID-19. But, many Minnesotans are still seeing some crowded areas, especially around lakes.

With places like U.S. Bank Stadium sitting empty, the building is a potential place to set up hospital and clinic overflow as our health care system prepares for a surge of COVID-19 cases.

Here are some exercise tips to work out safely amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Twelve people in Minnesota have now died from the coronavirus virus as the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state surpasses 600. Health officials say that number is still an undercount, however, due to lack of testing. 

The Mall of America is closed to shoppers for the near future to slow the spread of COVID-19, so the empty mall is now being used as a blood donation site for the American Red Cross. 

Grocery store runs are some of the only times Minnesotans are leaving home, so experts explained how to protect yourself and your food when you go. 

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, several states have issued stay at home orders and urged residents to maintain social distancing guidelines.

Of the state’s 503 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, 133 are health care workers, according to the Minnesota Department of Health. 

The state of Wisconsin reported 1,221 cases of COVID-19 Monday after surpassing the 1,000 case threshold Sunday. 

Delta Air Lines is offering free flights to medical volunteers who want to assist crews in COVID-19 hot spots.

Wisconsin surpassed 1,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases Sunday, declaring 1,112 positive tests.