Health

April 4, 2020 6:45 AM

U.S. may get more ventilators but run out of medicine for COVID-19 patients

There have been dramatic spikes in demand for sedatives, pain medications, paralytics, and other drugs that are crucial for patients who are on ventilators.

by Melissa Block

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April 3, 2020 9:11 PM

Fact check: Premature — Trump continues to claim drug can treat coronavirus

Lab studies have shown hydroxychloroquine has blocked the coronavirus from entering cells, but scientists have not reported results yet of whether it can work as a treatment.

by Dan Charles

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April 3, 2020 6:10 PM

CDC now recommends Americans consider wearing cloth face coverings in public

The president emphasized wearing a mask in public is voluntary, and that medical-grade masks are not necessary.

by Colin Dwyer

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April 3, 2020 4:04 PM

Politics Friday: Reps. Phillips and Stauber on federal coronavirus aid

To get the view from Washington on COVID-19, MPR News political editor Mike Mulcahy talks with two Minnesota members of Congress.

by Mike Mulcahy and Katie Moritz

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April 3, 2020 3:45 PM

Wisconsin Republicans say election should go on as scheduled

Wisconsin Republicans are brushing off Democratic Gov. Tony Evers’ call for a special session to push back Tuesday’s election and shift to mail-only.

by The Associated Press

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April 3, 2020 3:24 PM

Trump says hospitals will be reimbursed for treating the uninsured

Hospitals will be reimbursed by the federal government through the historic economic relief package to treat uninsured patients infected with the coronavirus, the president said.

by Barbara Sprunt

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April 3, 2020 3:07 PM

Scientists probe how coronavirus might travel through the air

Simply talking could produce tiny particles of mucus and saliva that might carry the coronavirus, experts say. How much these airborne particles matter for the spread of this disease is controversial.

by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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April 3, 2020 2:32 PM

3M CEO defends Maplewood-based company against Trump Twitter attack

Maplewood-based 3M CEO Mike Roman told MPR News that the manufacturing company is doing everything it can to get as many respirator masks to Americans as possible. The comments came after President Trump took to Twitter Thursday and questioned its performance.

by Tom Crann and Martin Moylan

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April 3, 2020 2:01 PM

In reversal, University of Minnesota will refund more student housing costs

University of Minnesota regents on Friday voted to provide larger housing refunds to students on all system campuses after the coronavirus pandemic forced the campuses to close.

by Cody Nelson

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April 3, 2020 1:38 PM

FDA supports effort to develop COVID treatment from plasma of recovered patients

The Food and Drug Administration announced Friday that it will take charge of a program that includes the Mayo Clinic and the American Red Cross with funds from the federal government.

by Joe Palca

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