Officials: Alternative health care facilities needed to prevent Minnesota ICUs from 'being overrun'
Minnesota does not have many intensive care unit beds available, so state officials are working to create alternative health care facilities to prevent ICUs from being overrun with COVID-19 patients as the virus continues to spread in the state.
Minnesota does not have many intensive care unit beds available, so state officials are working to create alternative health care facilities to prevent ICUs from being overrun with COVID-19 patients as the virus continues to spread in the state.
Hand-washing stations placed throughout downtown Minneapolis amid COVID-19 pandemic
Downtown Minneapolis now has 10 hand-washing stations placed throughout the city, the Mpls Downtown Improvement District announced Tuesday. The move comes as cities across the world work to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Downtown Minneapolis now has 10 hand-washing stations placed throughout the city, the Mpls Downtown Improvement District announced Tuesday. The move comes as cities across the world work to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Minnesota up to 262 confirmed COVID-19 cases across 31 counties
Minnesota now has 262 confirmed cases of COVID-19, though health officials say the actual number of cases is higher due to a lack of testing. There remains only one death so far in the state.
Minnesota now has 262 confirmed cases of COVID-19, though health officials say the actual number of cases is higher due to a lack of testing. There remains only one death so far in the state.
Minnesota family physicians urge Gov. Walz to issue 'shelter in place' order
Family physicians in Minnesota are urging Gov. Tim Walz to issue a “shelter in place” order for the state to combat the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Family physicians in Minnesota are urging Gov. Tim Walz to issue a “shelter in place” order for the state to combat the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus.
Gov. Walz predicts 40-80 percent of Minnesotans will get COVID-19, 235 confirmed cases to date
Minnesota now has 235 confirmed cases of COVID-19, up from the 169 cases reported on Sunday. It is the largest single-day spike in cases the state has seen to date.
Minnesota now has 235 confirmed cases of COVID-19, up from the 169 cases reported on Sunday. It is the largest single-day spike in cases the state has seen to date.
Health officials report loss of smell, gastrointestinal issues as additional COVID-19 symptoms
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise across Minnesota, health officials say there may be new symptoms associated with the virus, such as a loss of smell and gastrointestinal issues.
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise across Minnesota, health officials say there may be new symptoms associated with the virus, such as a loss of smell and gastrointestinal issues.
American Heart Association moves annual Heart Walk online amid coronavirus concerns
Many charities are preparing for the impact the novel coronavirus pandemic will have on fundraising this spring. The American Heart Association in Minnesota is one of those charities having to adapt.
Many charities are preparing for the impact the novel coronavirus pandemic will have on fundraising this spring. The American Heart Association in Minnesota is one of those charities having to adapt.
'I have no income': Amid closures, self-employed nail salon worker calls for relief
For 33 years, Pam Black has made her living doing manicures and pedicures for a loyal list of customers, but now her nail table is empty.
For 33 years, Pam Black has made her living doing manicures and pedicures for a loyal list of customers, but now her nail table is empty.
How Minnesota emergency crews are adapting response amid the pandemic
The novel coronavirus pandemic is changing the way some frontline emergency workers are doing their job in the name of health and safety.
The novel coronavirus pandemic is changing the way some frontline emergency workers are doing their job in the name of health and safety.
Blood donors needed, but advised to make appointments first
The American Red Cross is getting an overwhelming response to its initial call for blood donations.
The American Red Cross is getting an overwhelming response to its initial call for blood donations.
Walz orders organizations to inventory personal protective equipment
Governor Tim Walz is looking to address the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in hospitals amid the novel coronavirus pandemic by ordering organizations to complete an inventory of all PPE and prepare to donate their items.
Governor Tim Walz is looking to address the shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) in hospitals amid the novel coronavirus pandemic by ordering organizations to complete an inventory of all PPE and prepare to donate their items.
Are Minnesotans social distancing well enough?
Social distancing recommendations have been shared far and wide amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but how well are people following these guidelines?
Social distancing recommendations have been shared far and wide amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but how well are people following these guidelines?
Metro Transit to reduce service by about 40% due to COVID-19
Metro Transit will be adjusting its service in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota.
Metro Transit will be adjusting its service in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota.
COVID-19 in Wisconsin: 416 confirmed cases, 5 deaths
There are now five deaths in Wisconsin linked to the novel coronavirus, according to an update Monday from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The state now has 416 confirmed cases of COVID-19, which is an increase of 135 cases from Sunday.
There are now five deaths in Wisconsin linked to the novel coronavirus, according to an update Monday from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. The state now has 416 confirmed cases of COVID-19, which is an increase of 135 cases from Sunday.
Police ramping up efforts to curb domestic violence, mental health issues amid COVID-19 changes
Growing tensions over job loss and isolation measures are forcing police and paramedics to be prepared for an uptick in domestic violence and mental health calls.
Growing tensions over job loss and isolation measures are forcing police and paramedics to be prepared for an uptick in domestic violence and mental health calls.
Coronavirus in Minnesota: 1 death, 169 cases
Minnesota has reported its first COVID-19 death, officials announced Saturday. The state now has 169 positive cases.
Minnesota has reported its first COVID-19 death, officials announced Saturday. The state now has 169 positive cases.
Coronavirus in Wisconsin: 380 cases, 4 deaths
The amount of confirmed novel coronavirus cases has reached more than 380, according to an update from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
The amount of confirmed novel coronavirus cases has reached more than 380, according to an update from the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
COVID-19 in Minnesota: Mental health resources to help get through this tough time
Dr. Nancy S. Harper, Director of the Otto Bremer Trust Center for Safe and Healthy Children, spoke with FOX 9 about the effect the COVID-19 pandemic is having on mental health.
Dr. Nancy S. Harper, Director of the Otto Bremer Trust Center for Safe and Healthy Children, spoke with FOX 9 about the effect the COVID-19 pandemic is having on mental health.
COVID-19 cases jump to 69 in Minnesota, 1 death
UPDATE: Minnesota now has 169 cases of COVID-19, with one death reported in Ramsey County.
UPDATE: Minnesota now has 169 cases of COVID-19, with one death reported in Ramsey County.
New York coronavirus cases jump to more than 15,000
Governor Cuomo says the number of coronavirus cases in New York has jumped to 15,166 as of Sunday morning.
Governor Cuomo says the number of coronavirus cases in New York has jumped to 15,166 as of Sunday morning.