Coronavirus News In MN: Latest COVID-19 Headlines From April 29, 2020
Check out all of the COVID-19 headlines for Wednesday.
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Check out all of the COVID-19 headlines for Wednesday.
Gov. Tim Walz and members of Congress gathered at the JBS plant in Worthington Wednesday to discuss the crisis that's forced one of the nation's largest pork producing plants to shut down.
Minnesotans will learn Thursday to what extent the state will loosen the stay-at-home restrictions that have kept the state's economy on ice for just over a month, Gov. Tim Walz said Wednesday.
It started with one donation, and in a few weeks it has grown to giving $70,000 to people in need.
Since classrooms are empty, recruiters are using technology to get in front of young people, and keep students motivated and stress-free during these uncertain times.
The livestock at the JBS processing plant were being sent back to farmers for them to dispose of, the association said. JBS makes up four percent of the country's pork supply.
Minnesota health officials announced Wednesday that coronavirus (COVID-19) cases confirmed in the state has risen by 463, a new single-day high. There are now 4,644 confirmed cases so far.
There are no plans to postpone or otherwise alter a special congressional election in Wisconsin that is less than two weeks away, even though more than 50 people who voted in person or worked the polls during the state's presidential primary this month have tested positive for COVID-19.
The urgency room in Woodbury will now test all patients with non-life-threatening symptoms of COVID-19, not only essential workers.
During the pandemic, people can't say goodbye to loved ones or they may have guilt about not having the funeral the deceased wanted.
The order will use the Defense Production Act to classify meat processing as a critical industry to ensure that production plants stay open.
A group of Minnesota restaurant owners say they're ready to show the state how to safely reopen for dine-in customers.
State Sen. Karin Housley called on state leaders Tuesday to do more to implement universal testing for all residents and staff at long-term care facilities, and to bring in the National Guard to help if needed.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday evening to keep meat processing plants open via the Defense Production Act.
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