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Wisconsin bill makes it felony to threaten, attack health care worker

Wisconsin bill makes it felony to threaten, attack health care worker

It would be a felony to physically attack or threaten a health care worker under a bill the Wisconsin Assembly is scheduled to approve Wednesday. The proposal with bipartisan support creates the new felony crime of battery against a person who is a health care provider.
by The Associated Press

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An $80,000 surprise bill points to a loophole in a new law to protect patients

An $80,000 surprise bill points to a loophole in a new law to protect patients

An insurer refused to pay bills related to the premature birth of the Bull family's twins because it said their delivery wasn't an emergency and their stays in the NICU weren't medically necessary.
by Jay Hancock

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Who might benefit from a 4th shot — and who might not

Who might benefit from a 4th shot — and who might not

Some countries are moving ahead with plans to offer a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. But studies are raising questions about the potential advantages of this extra booster.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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Doctors find limited use for less effective COVID pill

Doctors find limited use for less effective COVID pill

The antiviral pill molnupiravir was authorized and distributed by the government late last year. But it's not doctors' first choice of treatment, except for a narrow slice of patients.
by Pien Huang

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Ask a COVID doc: Revisiting indoor mask guidelines and community transmission in MN

Ask a COVID doc: Revisiting indoor mask guidelines and community transmission in MN

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to revisit their indoor masking guidelines this week. Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Melanie Swift joined host Cathy Wurzer to answer your questions.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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More contagious version of omicron spreads in U.S., fueling worries

More contagious version of omicron spreads in U.S., fueling worries

The omicron BA.2 variant spreads about 30 percent more easily and has caused surges in other countries. Its steady increase in the U.S. raises questions about the wisdom of rolling back COVID restrictions.
by Rob Stein

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Wastewater, case counts signal pandemic retreat

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Wastewater, case counts signal pandemic retreat

Minnesota’s newest COVID-19 numbers show more evidence of a rapidly ebbing surge. That includes Twin Cities wastewater, where COVID concentrations are at their the lowest since July. By late fall, the omicron mutation started whacking Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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