Coronavirus (COVID-19) Coverage

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COVID-19 HOTLINE: Questions about COVID-19? Call the MN Dept of Health COVID-19 Hotline at 651-201-3920 Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
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Minnesota Dept of Health
Olmsted County Public Health
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Source: Salads and Wraps Recalled in Minnesota and Wisconsin over Listeria Concerns

Need a Smile? New Rochester Superintendent’s Video Will Make it Happen

I opened my e-mail and I already got the dreaded "COVID letter" on day 1 of school. I needed a smile...big time! The video from the new Superintendent came when I needed it most.

Jessica Williams

Mayo Clinic Announces COVID Recommendation For Cancer Patients

It involves a third dose of Covid vaccine.

Kim David

Rochester Public Schools Begin New Year Monday; Won't Be Typical

RPS says this won't be a "typical" opening.

Kim David

Health Officials Tracking Sturgis-Related Covid Cases

They admit they may never know how many cases can be traced to the rally.

Associated Press

Southeast Minnesota School District Updates Policies After Nearly 300 Students Quarantined…

The superintendent said the start of the school year was "significantly disrupted" because of the virus.

Dunken

Mask Mandate In Effect for The City of Winona

“Here in Winona, we look out for each other, and masks are an opportunity to help take care of our friends, neighbors, family members, and colleagues. Masks are an excellent tool in our toolkit to keep each other safe.”

Dunken

Minnesota Airline Just Told Its Employees to Get the Shot or Pay the Price

This major Minnesota airline isn't mandating that its employees get vaccinated, but it says they'll pay a price if they're not.

Curt St. John

Utilities About To Be Cut Off? Minnesota Has $167 Million To Help

The ban on utilities being disconnected because of past-due balances, set up for the pandemic, has been removed and THOUSANDS of Minnesotans got behind.

James Rabe

Rochester Downtown Alliance Implementing New COVID Recommendations For Thursdays Downtown

Holly Masek, RDA executive director said, “We need everyone’s cooperation in keeping our community safe."

Dunken

Time for Greek Fest in Rochester! PS – It’s Drive Thru Again

Rochester, Minnesota's Greek Festival has been taking place the last weekend in August since before dirt. Well, not that long, but since 1963, and that's a pretty good run. A run that will continue this weekend.

James Rabe

Mayo Health System Announces Visitor Restrictions & Off Site Testing

The changes take effect Wednesday.

Andy Brownell

Yes, the FDA Just Had to Remind Some Minnesotans ‘You’re Not A Horse’

The FDA just took time to remind Minnesotans they're not a horse and they're not a cow, either. So what's up with these seemingly obvious reminders?

Curt St. John

FDA Gives Full Approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine

The U.S. has given full approval to the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer.

Associated Press

Rochester City Council Cancels Mayor's Mask Mandate

The City Council did approve a resolution strongly urging the use of masks in public indoor settings.

Andy Brownell