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.

Helpful links:

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
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Olmsted County Public Health
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Minnesota Working On Free Mail-In COVID-19 Saliva Test Program

Gov, Tim Walz says Minnesota will expand its offering of saliva tests for the coronavirus into a statewide mail-in program that will be free to all residents.

Associated Press

Mayo Clinic Health System No Visitor Policy Reinstated in NW WI

The increase in COVID-19 activity that is being reported in Wisconsin has prompted the Mayo Clinic Health System to reinstate a no visitor policy for its facilities in Northwest Wisconsin.

Andy Brownell

2020 Holiday Train Canceled Due To COVID-19

Sadly, the 2020 Canadian Pacific Holiday Train, which normally includes stops in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin, has been canceled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Jarred Becker

Hayfield Secondary Students Shifting to Hybrid Schedule

Another southeastern Minnesota school district is shifting away from all in-person instruction because of an increase in COVID-19 cases.

Andy Brownell

Free COVID Saliva Test Site Opens This Week In Winona

A COVID-19 saliva testing site is scheduled to open this week for the first time in southern Minnesota.

Kim David

COVID-19: Minnesota Sets New Daily Positive Test Total

Some pretty high numbers were included in the state’s daily report on COVID-19 activity in Minnesota that was released Saturday.

Kim David

President Trump Not First President to Keep Medical Info Private

Can you guess which US President hid the fact that he had cancer and cancer surgery from the nation?

James Rabe

Olmsted County's New COVID-19 Cases Remain At High Level

Olmsted County health officials are reporting a drop in the number of positive COVID-19 cases during the past week but they remain at a high level.

Kim David

How to Get Free Downtown Rochester Parking Thru October 31st

Read the story because not all downtown parking spots are free.

James Rabe

Another SE MN School District Responds to Rising COVID Cases

The Wabasha-Kellogg School District is moving its secondary students to all distance learning.

Andy Brownell

Minnesota Updates COVID-19 Restrictions on Bars and Restaurants

The new guidelines issued today by the Minnesota Department Of Health go into effect immediately.

Tony Hart

New Round Of Funding For Ailing Small Olmsted County Businesses

A second round of economic hardship grants for small Olmsted County businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic begins Thursday.

Kim David

All Rochester High School Home Football Games Sold Out!

You know anyone going to the games?

James Rabe

Robot Cleaners Coming to Rochester Public Schools

Robots will soon be roaming the halls of the secondary schools in the Rochester School District.

Andy Brownell

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