Minnesota signs lease for alternative care site in Roseville to address hospital capacity concerns
In an effort to address hospital capacity issues, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a lease for an alternative care site to provide low-level medical care if it is needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In an effort to address hospital capacity issues, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz signed a lease for an alternative care site to provide low-level medical care if it is needed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota hospitals develop respiratory boxes to protect healthcare workers in emergency rooms
Hospitals are trying to do more to protect health care workers who are on the front lines, and in some cases it means developing new products.
Hospitals are trying to do more to protect health care workers who are on the front lines, and in some cases it means developing new products.
'Wait until it's safe': Minnesota dental offices face uncertainty as other states reopen
COVID-19 has effectively shut down the dental industry, with Minnesota offices only open for emergency visits so hospitals don't get overwhelmed.
COVID-19 has effectively shut down the dental industry, with Minnesota offices only open for emergency visits so hospitals don't get overwhelmed.
COVID-19 kills 43 in Minnesota nursing homes over one weekend
Over the weekend, 43 Minnesotans who live in long-term care facilities died after being infected with the coronavirus, state health officials said.
Over the weekend, 43 Minnesotans who live in long-term care facilities died after being infected with the coronavirus, state health officials said.
Parents waiting on wellness checks, vaccinations for kids because of coronavirus fears
Concerns over exposure to COVID-19 are creating a backlog in families postponing routine wellness visits and vaccinations for their children.
Concerns over exposure to COVID-19 are creating a backlog in families postponing routine wellness visits and vaccinations for their children.
Week-over-week COVID-19 testing increases in Minnesota
Week-over-week COVID-19 testing numbers in Minnesota continue to increase, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Week-over-week COVID-19 testing numbers in Minnesota continue to increase, according to data from the Minnesota Department of Health.
Sen. Klobuchar's husband donates blood plasma for research after COVID-19 recovery
After beating COVID-19, the husband of Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has donated his blood plasma to help researchers working on a treatment for the disease.
After beating COVID-19, the husband of Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar has donated his blood plasma to help researchers working on a treatment for the disease.
'What about us': Furloughed nurses and MNA raise concerns about new order allowing out-of-state nurses
The Minnesota Nurses Association is raising concerns about a new order issued by Gov. Walz that allows nurses from other states to come work in Minnesota even if they don’t have a Minnesota license.
The Minnesota Nurses Association is raising concerns about a new order issued by Gov. Walz that allows nurses from other states to come work in Minnesota even if they don’t have a Minnesota license.
Minnesota clinics work to meet demand as state ramps up COVID-19 testing
Just three days after Governor Tim Walz unveiled a partnership to increase coronavirus testing across the state, the number of people tested in a single day has nearly doubled.
Just three days after Governor Tim Walz unveiled a partnership to increase coronavirus testing across the state, the number of people tested in a single day has nearly doubled.
Gov. Walz signs order allowing healthcare workers from other states to work in Minnesota
An executive order signed by Governor Tim Walz will allow out-of-state healthcare workers to join the COVID-19 fight in Minnesota.
An executive order signed by Governor Tim Walz will allow out-of-state healthcare workers to join the COVID-19 fight in Minnesota.
Mayo Clinic doctors help New York colleagues navigate COVID-19 treatments
Doctors at one of New York City's largest hospitals have been getting a big assist from doctors in Minnesota as the pandemic has ravaged the city.
Doctors at one of New York City's largest hospitals have been getting a big assist from doctors in Minnesota as the pandemic has ravaged the city.
Minnesota launches COVID-19 testing center website, but many counties go without
Minnesota launched a new website directing people with coronavirus symptoms to their nearest testing center, but in many cases, the facility won't be near them at all.
Minnesota launched a new website directing people with coronavirus symptoms to their nearest testing center, but in many cases, the facility won't be near them at all.
HealthPartners to furlough 10 percent of employees amid COVID-19 pandemic
HealthPartners announced Thursday it expects to furlough approximately 10 percent of its employees because of a significant decrease in revenue due to the effects of COVID-19 pandemic.
HealthPartners announced Thursday it expects to furlough approximately 10 percent of its employees because of a significant decrease in revenue due to the effects of COVID-19 pandemic.
Minnesota nursing homes work to slow COVID-19 spread in facilities
The state is looking closely at long-term care facilities and trying to figure out ways to keep staff and residents safe.
The state is looking closely at long-term care facilities and trying to figure out ways to keep staff and residents safe.
Virtual doctor's visits may be here to stay, even after the pandemic
In the era of COVID-19, virtual doctor visits are quickly becoming the new normal.
In the era of COVID-19, virtual doctor visits are quickly becoming the new normal.
Minnesota leaders discuss plans to increase COVID-19 testing
There were lots of questions today for the Minnesota Health Department from a legislative panel on how this will work and how it might get us back to a new normal.
There were lots of questions today for the Minnesota Health Department from a legislative panel on how this will work and how it might get us back to a new normal.
Doctors advise preparing an advance care directive amid COVID-19 crisis
With the pandemic, doctors advise people to consider what kind of life decisions they would make and what kind medical care they’d desire.
With the pandemic, doctors advise people to consider what kind of life decisions they would make and what kind medical care they’d desire.
In just weeks, COVID-19 deaths have surpassed flu deaths this season in Minnesota
In just about seven weeks since the first cases were reported in Minnesota, COVID-19 deaths have surpassed the flu.
In just about seven weeks since the first cases were reported in Minnesota, COVID-19 deaths have surpassed the flu.
Doctor: Don't risk your life by avoiding emergency rooms due to the coronavirus
Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a very real fear that an overload of coronavirus cases could stress hospitals.
Since the start of the pandemic, there has been a very real fear that an overload of coronavirus cases could stress hospitals.
COVID-19 crisis creating 'perfect storm' for increase in postpartum depression
This isn’t the maternity leave Samantha Telega had pictured.
This isn’t the maternity leave Samantha Telega had pictured.