VP Mike Pence doesn't wear mask during tour of Mayo Clinic COVID-19 research, treatment facilities

Vice President Mike Pence ignored a Mayo Clinic policy designed to slow the spread of coronavirus and did not wear a mask during his tour of Mayo's research and treatment facilities Tuesday.

8 Minnesota counties now have over 100 COVID-19 cases

Eight counties in Minnesota now have more than 100 cases of COVID-19, while nine counties still have no confirmed cases of the disease. 

VP Mike Pence to visit Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota next week

Vice President Mike Pence will visit Mayo Clinic's facilities in Rochester next week, marking his second trip to Minnesota in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak.

Mayo Clinic leads research on 'encouraging' plasma treatment for COVID-19

As more people become infected with the coronavirus, one of the therapies the FDA is exploring is the use of convalescent blood plasma from people who have already recovered. The Mayo Clinic is leading the research on behalf of the FDA and, so far, the results are encouraging.

Mayo Clinic researching why COVID-19 impacts some patients worse than others

One of the mysteries of COVID-19 is why it strikes some patients harder than others. At Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, researchers are already creating databases to capture the progress of the disease in individual patients.

Mayo Clinic doctor explains potential blood plasma COVID-19 treatment

Much of the discussion around COVID-19 is possible treatments, including one that is showing promise called convalescent blood plasma.

Positioning, not ventilation could be key to COVID-19 treatment

From the beginning, it has been one of the tell-tale signs of COVID-19: extremely low blood oxygen saturation levels. It may also be a clue to an effective treatment.  

Twin Cities, Rochester YMCAs still have 500 openings for early childhood care

The Greater Twin Cities and Rochester area YMCAs have 500 openings for early childhood child care amid the coronavirus pandemic, the organization announced this week.

5 cases of COVID-19 now confirmed in Minnesota

There are now five confirmed cases of the new coronavirus in Minnesota, state health officials confirmed Wednesday. 

Officials looking for man who took extreme measures to impersonate Rochester police officer

The Olmstead County Sheriff's Office is investigating a strange case of impersonating an officer after a driver was pulled over "for speeding" Wednesday night in Stewartville, Minnesota.

2 flown to Minnesota hospital after Iowa snowmobile crash

Two people were flown to a Minnesota hospital for treatment after they were injured in a north-central Iowa snowmobile accident.

Mayo Clinic, Abu Dhabi Health Services open hospital in UAE

Mayo Clinic and Abu Dhabi Health Services Company have joined together to open a hospital for complex care in the United Arab Emirates.