M Health Fairview: “We’re Heartbroken, and Overwhelmed”
M Health Fairview of Minneapolis shared a statement on Facebook this week, leveling with the public on how things are going in the fight against COVID-19.
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More At-Home Rapid Tests Available for Minnesota’s School-Age Children
Governor Walz tells us when the one million tests that the state has obtained will be received.
MDH Lab Tests Confirm State’s First Case of Omicron Variant
The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed the first case of the Omicron variant in the state.
St. Cloud Hospital COVID-19 Numbers Still High But Coming Down
Last week's COVID-19 positive patients at St. Cloud Hospital and within CentraCare were the highest since last December. This week those numbers a coming down a bit. CentraCare Spokesman Dr. George Morris joined me on WJON this week.
St. Cloud Hospital COVID-19 Cases Increase
COVID-19 cases at St. Cloud Hospital are up again this week and are now at levels they haven't seen since late December of 2020. CentraCare Spokesman Dr. George Morris joined me this week on WJON. He says CentraCare has 120 positive COVID-19 cases with 100 of them at St. Cloud Hospital.
Federal Medical Teams to Provide Support at St. Cloud Hospital
Governor Tim Walz announced Wednesday the St. Cloud Hospital will be receiving some additional help as Minnesota hospitals continue to deal with staffing shortages.
10 Items You're Bound to Find in Your Winter Jacket Pockets
From missing hats and gloves to face masks and hand sanitizer, these are 10 items you're bound to find in your winter coat pocket this year.
CentraCare Scheduling COVID-19 Booster Shots
CentraCare is now taking appointments for patients eligible for the COVID-19 booster shots.
Tired of Vaccine Talk? Here’s Who Should Be Getting a Flu Shot
The CDC recommends preventing a 'Twin-demic' again this year by getting a flu shot during the ongoing COVIAD-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Patients at St. Cloud Hospital Up Again
CentraCare is reporting 90-plus patients with COVID-19 throughout their facilities in Central Minnesota. CentraCare Spokesman Dr. George Morris joined me on WJON this week. He says more than 70 of those are at St. Cloud Hospital.
St. Cloud Dedicates Time Capsule Surrounding COVID Pandemic
A collection of St. Cloud's history will remain frozen in time for the next 100 years.
CentraCare Doesn’t Expect Many Employees to Leave Due to the Vaccine Mandate
CentraCare issued a vaccine mandate for employees in August. CentraCare spokesman Dr. George Morris joined me on WJON this week. He said in the past week they started the vaccination process of another 120 employees bringing their total vaccination numbers to just under 80% of their staff vaccinated.