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Minnesota health officials report second case of coronavirus

Minnesota health officials report second case of coronavirus

Minnesota health officials announced Sunday evening that they've confirmed a second case of coronavirus in the state. The latest case is a resident of Carver County who's in their 50s.
by Andrew Krueger

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Seattle health-care system offers drive-thru coronavirus testing for workers

Seattle health-care system offers drive-thru coronavirus testing for workers

A hospital in Seattle has set up a drive-thru coronavirus testing clinic in its garage. The idea is to quickly test workers who have symptoms without putting other staff or patients at risk.
by Jon Hamilton

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Nursing homes face unique challenge with coronavirus

Nursing homes face unique challenge with coronavirus

From Miami to Seattle, nursing homes and other facilities for the elderly are stockpiling masks and thermometers, preparing for staff shortages and screening visitors to protect a particularly vulnerable population from the coronavirus.
by The Associated Press

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Global health expert says coronavirus containment remains possible

Global health expert says coronavirus containment remains possible

China's experience shows how the virus can be stopped. But the World Health Organization's Dr. Bruce Aylward said other countries may be drawing the wrong lessons about how China achieved it.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Nurith Aizenman

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California prepares to receive cruise ship with 21 coronavirus cases

California prepares to receive cruise ship with 21 coronavirus cases

California officials sought Sunday to reassure the public that none of the passengers from a ship with at least 21 cases of the new coronavirus will be released before undergoing a 14-day quarantine. The passengers aboard the Grand Princess include 42 Minnesota residents.
by The Associated Press

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Italy quarantines north in drastic bid to slow virus spread

Italy quarantines north in drastic bid to slow virus spread

Italy took a page from China’s playbook Sunday, locking down around 16 million people — more than a quarter of its population — for nearly a month to halt the relentless march of the new coronavirus across Europe.
by The Associated Press

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Keep the faith, lose the germs: Clergy rethink customs in the age of coronavirus

Keep the faith, lose the germs: Clergy rethink customs in the age of coronavirus

As more cases of coronavirus are confirmed in the U.S., clergy are reconsidering a variety of practices during religious services, from handshakes to close contact. Experts say that's a wise idea.
by Maria Godoy and Shahla Farzan

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