Health

April 24, 2020 4:00 AM

Sun rays, disinfectants and false hopes: Misinformation litters the road to reopening

Georgia is set to open up lots of businesses statewide Friday — despite not meeting the benchmarks to move into Phase One of the White House's reopening guidelines.

by Domenico Montanaro

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April 24, 2020 4:00 AM

New COVID-19 modeling: Social distancing is working in MN — but only if we keep it up

A new data analysis of the coronavirus outbreak by the University of Texas suggests that Minnesota’s social distancing efforts might be paying off in its response to COVID-19 — but it also implies that even bigger outbreaks might lie ahead if those social distancing practices were to end.

by David H. Montgomery

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April 24, 2020 4:00 AM

Matching health workers with peers to ease stress of fighting pandemic

People who treat patients with COVID-19 face serious challenges to their mental health — from sadness for their patients to worries about their own safety. A new program at the University of Minnesota is trying to address that by connecting health workers with a buddy.

by Alisa Roth

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April 23, 2020 8:45 PM

U of M researchers to study whether coronavirus could get into drinking water

Two University of Minnesota researchers plan to study whether the coronavirus could be traveling from wastewater into drinking water supplies — and posing a potential health risk.

by Kirsti Marohn

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April 23, 2020 7:56 PM

Nursing homes ask states for immunity from civil suits amid COVID-19

Health care providers and nursing home operators say immunity is necessary because the coronavirus' constant change makes it difficult to address.

by Ina Jaffe

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April 23, 2020 6:29 PM

Video: 6 tips for staying safe while grocery shopping

Coronavirus got you nervous about grocery shopping? We talked to scientists for their advice about how to stay safe at the store — and when handling food back home.

by Maria Godoy and Nick Michael

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April 23, 2020 5:18 PM

Congress passes latest economic relief package to confront coronavirus

It is the fourth measure approved by Congress in less than two months to combat the pandemic. This one, totaling $484 billion, will supply fresh funding to a new small business lending program.

by Susan Davis, Claudia Grisales and Kelsey Snell

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April 23, 2020 4:52 PM

8 in 10 Americans support COVID-19 shutdown, Kaiser health poll finds

Only around 20 percent of Americans say shelter-in-place measures are "causing more harm than good," the Kaiser Family Foundation reports.

by Bill Chappell

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April 23, 2020 4:50 PM

How a drop in oil prices today could fuel tomorrow's energy transition

Demand for oil will increase when stay-at-home orders are lifted. But the oil industry may be slow to meet that demand, sending oil prices soaring — along with consumers’ interest in alternatives.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks