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Domestic response to possible spread of COVID-19 cases

Domestic response to possible spread of COVID-19 cases

What can be learned from the spread of cases of COVID-19 so far? We turn to two health officials to talk about preparation happening in the U.S. and in Minnesota.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Diagnosis of coronavirus patient in California was delayed for days

Diagnosis of coronavirus patient in California was delayed for days

The first suspected U.S. case of novel coronavirus infection through "community spread" was left undiagnosed for days, hospital officials said, because the case didn't fit the CDC's criteria.
by Bill Chappell

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Researchers step up efforts to develop a 'universal' flu vaccine

Researchers step up efforts to develop a 'universal' flu vaccine

Scientists are pushing hard to find a more effective way to prevent nearly all seasonal flu strains with one shot. For starters: They're paying volunteers to spend a 10-day stint in "Hotel Influenza."
by Shahla Farzan

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Minnesota House passes insulin, primary privacy bills

Minnesota House passes insulin, primary privacy bills

Lawmakers passed legislation Wednesday night to provide insulin to Minnesotans who are unable to afford it. They also passed a measure to protect the privacy of voters who participate in the state’s presidential primary.
by Tim Pugmire

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New U.S. coronavirus case may be 1st from unknown origin

Health officials say a new coronavirus case in California could be the first in the U.S. that has no known connection to travel abroad or another known case, a possible sign the virus is spreading in a community.
by The Associated Press

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As U.S. preps for coronavirus, health workers question safety measures

As U.S. preps for coronavirus, health workers question safety measures

The plight of Chinese health care workers contracting the coronavirus has prompted frontline medical staff in the U.S. to wonder if they're protected. Hospitals say they're taking steps to prepare.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Tobacco bills fire up advocates, opponents at Capitol

Tobacco bills fire up advocates, opponents at Capitol

Two bills to restrict tobacco sales or use are on the move in the Legislature, but a further-reaching bill has stirred up a fight.
by Brian Bakst

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A guide: How to prepare your home for coronavirus

A guide: How to prepare your home for coronavirus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week urged the American public "to prepare in the expectation that this could be bad." Here are some of the steps you might consider.
by Maria Godoy

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