4 reasons why you should care about the coronavirus outbreak
Officials with the Minnesota Department of Health say there are some very key reasons why Minnesotans should keep attention and be prepared.
Officials with the Minnesota Department of Health say there are some very key reasons why Minnesotans should keep attention and be prepared.
Health official licks finger moments after warning people during coronavirus press conference
During a coronavirus press conference, the director of a California county health department did something so many people do every single day, but it was also something she had just warned the public to not do -- she licked her finger before turning a page.
During a coronavirus press conference, the director of a California county health department did something so many people do every single day, but it was also something she had just warned the public to not do -- she licked her finger before turning a page.
Coronavirus: Here’s why it matters, and how it could affect you
If the flu impacts so many more people each year and has caused more deaths than the coronavirus, why has this new ailment received such significant attention from health and government officials?
If the flu impacts so many more people each year and has caused more deaths than the coronavirus, why has this new ailment received such significant attention from health and government officials?
Vice President Pence thanks 3M, says U.S. preparing for more coronavirus cases
Vice President Mike Pence toured the 3M Innovation Center on Thursday, thanking company executives for increasing production of face masks as he outlined plans to prepare the U.S. for more cases of the coronavirus.
Vice President Mike Pence toured the 3M Innovation Center on Thursday, thanking company executives for increasing production of face masks as he outlined plans to prepare the U.S. for more cases of the coronavirus.
Sweeping Senate vote sends Trump $8.3B bill to fight coronavirus
The plan would more than triple the $2.5 billion amount outlined by the White House 10 days ago.
The plan would more than triple the $2.5 billion amount outlined by the White House 10 days ago.
NJ has 2 presumptive positive cases of COVID-19, state officials announce
New Jersey's acting mayor says the state has identified a second positive coronavirus test.
New Jersey's acting mayor says the state has identified a second positive coronavirus test.
COVID-19 more contagious than SARS or MERS, can live on surfaces for up to 9 days, studies say
Coronavirus can last up to nine days on surfaces and health officials say the infection is more contagious than SARS and MERS.
Coronavirus can last up to nine days on surfaces and health officials say the infection is more contagious than SARS and MERS.
California declares emergency after 1st coronavirus death
California’s first coronavirus fatality — an elderly patient who apparently contracted the illness on a cruise — prompted the governor Wednesday to declare a statewide emergency as six new cases, including a medical screener at Los Angeles International Airport, were confirmed.
California’s first coronavirus fatality — an elderly patient who apparently contracted the illness on a cruise — prompted the governor Wednesday to declare a statewide emergency as six new cases, including a medical screener at Los Angeles International Airport, were confirmed.
Medical professional screening passengers at LAX airport tests positive for coronavirus
A medical professional screening passengers at Los Angeles International Airport was diagnosed with COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
A medical professional screening passengers at Los Angeles International Airport was diagnosed with COVID-19 coronavirus, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Union calls for janitor contract deal as coronavirus concerns grow
Officials with Service Employees International Union, which includes about 4,000 Minnesota commercial janitors, say the threat of the novel coronavirus adds to the urgency to reach a deal with contractors.
Officials with Service Employees International Union, which includes about 4,000 Minnesota commercial janitors, say the threat of the novel coronavirus adds to the urgency to reach a deal with contractors.
MDH to lawmakers: $25 million needed for response to potential coronavirus outbreak
State health officials told lawmakers Wednesday they need an estimated $25 million to address a potential outbreak of the new coronavirus in Minnesota.
State health officials told lawmakers Wednesday they need an estimated $25 million to address a potential outbreak of the new coronavirus in Minnesota.
Amazon removes more than a million products over price gouging, false claims amid coronavirus panic
Amazon deleted more than 1 million products that falsely claimed to cure or defend against the novel coronavirus.
Amazon deleted more than 1 million products that falsely claimed to cure or defend against the novel coronavirus.
Coronavirus alert on Tinder surprises dating app's users
Tinder has surprised users by declaring that COVID-19 protection is “more important” than having “fun” on the dating app.
Tinder has surprised users by declaring that COVID-19 protection is “more important” than having “fun” on the dating app.
2 passengers arriving at MSP Airport told to self-quarantine after coming into contact with COVID-19 case in Europe
State health officials have instructed two passengers who arrived at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International on a flight from Europe Tuesday afternoon to self-quarantine for two weeks because they encountered a person confirmed to have the new coronavirus while abroad.
State health officials have instructed two passengers who arrived at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International on a flight from Europe Tuesday afternoon to self-quarantine for two weeks because they encountered a person confirmed to have the new coronavirus while abroad.
Many US airlines waiving change fees – across all flights – amid coronavirus outbreak
The new policies extend to all tickets purchased, albeit between specific dates.
The new policies extend to all tickets purchased, albeit between specific dates.
Deal reached on bipartisan $8.3B bill to battle coronavirus
Capitol Hill negotiators have reached an agreement on an $8.3 billion measure to battle the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.
Capitol Hill negotiators have reached an agreement on an $8.3 billion measure to battle the coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.
Report: Amazon employee in Seattle tests positive for coronavirus
An Amazon employee in Seattle reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 after becoming symptomatic last month.
An Amazon employee in Seattle reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 after becoming symptomatic last month.
Italy eyes plan to close all schools for 2 weeks
Italian media say the Italian government has ordered schools nationwide to close for the next two weeks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Italian media say the Italian government has ordered schools nationwide to close for the next two weeks to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Travel companion of existing patient is Florida's third apparent COVID-19 case
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the new case this morning, bringing the total number of cases in Florida to three – all of whom are in the Tampa Bay Area.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the new case this morning, bringing the total number of cases in Florida to three – all of whom are in the Tampa Bay Area.
Iowa asks residents returning from China, Italy, other countries to 'self-isolate' for 2 weeks
Public health officials in Iowa are asking residents who are returning from countries that have seen coronavirus outbreaks to self-isolate for two weeks.
Public health officials in Iowa are asking residents who are returning from countries that have seen coronavirus outbreaks to self-isolate for two weeks.