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CDC shortens 5-day COVID isolation, updates guidance on masks, testing
The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
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The new recommendations apply to COVID-19 and other viruses, like flu and RSV.
The challenge of stopping the spread of the trifecta of respiratory diseases — flu, RSV and COVID — falls on everyone.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking the spread of the flu, RSV and COVID-19 this winter.
If you have some post-holiday sniffles, you're not alone.
New data from CDC shows a troubling jump in the number of patients with COVID, Flu and RSV needing to be hospitalized. In health watch this evening, Danya Bacchus has more on how you can try to keep your family healthy.
Doctors at Children's Minnesota Clinic in West St. Paul say there's a surge in RSV cases. The illness is peaking later than last year, when case rates were three times more prevalent.
The new Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) shot for babies approved three months ago, is now in short supply.
Dr. Lichtsinn said with symptoms so similar, staying home should be your first choice. She believes employers should have some wiggle room.
It’s the season where we all seem to be getting sick. So what can you do so you have your colleagues coughing next? While many people will work through it, Ubah Ali explains why that's not the right prescription.
The U.S. has more tools than ever before to try to keep people healthy.
Expectant parents could soon have another new option this fall to protect their newborns from RSV, the most common cause of hospitalization in American infants.
The respiratory infection RSV is the leading cause for hospitalizations in infants.
Respiratory syncytial virus is the leading cause of hospitalization in American infants.
RSV, a common virus that causes mild cold-like symptoms, can be serious especially for infants or older adults. The illness is still spreading at a high rate in Minnesota.
With the holidays approaching, health leaders are urging people to stay home if they're sick to combat the spread of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV.
Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia, former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, and more, will appear on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" this Sunday.
The flu is making so many children sick that some Minnesota hospitals are running out of room and transferring patients to hospitals that have an open bed.
Thousands of Minnesota nurses are planning to go on strike this month for three weeks. This strike comes as hospital space is shrinking, and sickness is soaring. David Schuman spoke to parents concerned about what this could mean for their families.
The Red Cross says this year many people falsely believe they are ineligible to donate because they've had the COVID or flu vaccine.
There may not be a shortage of food this Thanksgiving, but there is a shortage of critical medicines to help kids fight the flu and infections.
The latest numbers from late last week show more than 180 RSV hospitalizations in the Twin Cities metro area, most of them children.
Minnesota's medical community is coming together to address the spike in cases of respiratory illnesses in children ahead of the busy holiday season. Watch an extended cut of a news conference held Monday morning.
Flu season is back with a vengeance this year. Hospitalizations are up and outbreaks are closing some schools, all earlier than in years past.
If you're looking to visit a clinic, urgent care or hospital emergency room in the Twin Cities metro, you could find yourself waiting up to, or more than, three hours this weekend.
The number of Minnesotans hospitalized due to influenza and RSV increased again at the end of October, according to state health data.
The Justice Department and Boeing say the aerospace giant will plead guilty to criminal fraud involving two crashes of 737 Max jetliners that killed 346 people.
Paramount Global, the owner of Paramount Pictures and CBS, will merge with a media company founded by David Ellison.
The Lucy statue stood in front of the now-closed South St. Paul Library for almost a decade, and the years took their toll.
Minneapolis hotels have recorded more than $40.9 million in total guest room revenue in June 2024.
The Brooklyn Park Police Department says the incident happened at West Broadway and Candlewood Drive shortly after 6 p.m.
The Lucy statue stood in front of the now-closed South St. Paul Library for almost a decade, and the years took their toll.
Minneapolis hotels have recorded more than $40.9 million in total guest room revenue in June 2024.
The Brooklyn Park Police Department says the incident happened at West Broadway and Candlewood Drive shortly after 6 p.m.
Minneapolis police are investigating after a teen boy was seriously injured in a shooting Sunday night in the Whittier neighborhood.
Rep. Angie Craig is calling on President Biden to end his campaign for a second term after his shaky debate performance last week and what she called a "lack of a forceful response."
A fire broke out at a meat locker in central Minnesota Saturday afternoon, prompting a response from several nearby fire departments and other agencies.
Residents in Waterville are still working to clean up after historic flooding.
A 24-year-old man nearly drowned on Little Detroit Lake Saturday afternoon.
Two 17-year-olds have died and a third has serious injuries after a fatal crash in Big Lake.
A person has minor injures after a plane crashed in Kandiyohi County.
Police in Wisconsin say a driver in Eau Claire reported someone chasing them down before aggressively throwing cheese at their vehicle.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
An hour east of the Twin Cities in Baldwin, Wisconsin, some are starting their Fourth of July early and with a bang.
The six family members who died in a Wisconsin house fire were a former pastor, two of his daughters and three of his granddaughters, authorities and church officials said.
Abortion advocates stand an excellent chance of prevailing in both cases given the high court's liberal tilt and remarks a liberal justice made on the campaign trail about how she supports abortion rights.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
Valerie Castile, mother of Philando Castile, says that even though he is gone, it's important to keep his memory and legacy alive.
Pull up to a good parking spot in front of CentraCare Health in the town of Long Prairie and you'll notice what looks like a large bird house.
Mae Knopik, 4, has an ultra-rare genetic mutation that affects only about 430 people in the entire world.
Driving through Appleton, one of the first things you may notice is there is no Main Street or First Avenue. That's because every road here is named after a fallen soldier.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a call with ranking committee members on Sunday.
President Biden has been adamant that he will stay in the race, but Sen. Lindsey Graham said he believes "before this is all said and done, that President Biden most likely will be replaced."
President Biden will hit the campaign trail again, telling voters and leaders of his own party that he is staying in the 2024 race.
The historian describes what the experience of two past incumbent presidents, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon B. Johnson, may teach us about Biden's campaign for reelection.
President Biden spoke at Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ in northwest Philadelphia before traveling to Harrisburg Sunday afternoon.
Minneapolis hotels have recorded more than $40.9 million in total guest room revenue in June 2024.
Thursday marks the Fourth of July holiday, and if you need to run out for some last-minute supplies, WCCO has you covered.
Transportation experts predict record-breaking numbers for the Fourth of July holiday.
Starting Monday, Minnesotans will pay more for some large package deliveries thanks to a recent law change designed to raise more money to support road repairs.
Minnesota's fourth marijuana dispensary is now open just about an hour from the Twin Cities.
Minneapolis police are investigating after a teen boy was seriously injured in a shooting Sunday night in the Whittier neighborhood.
The suspect fled the party, then shot and killed himself after a car chase, the Florence Police Department said.
Police in St. Paul say they're investigating a homicide Friday afternoon.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating after Richfield police exchanged gunfire with a man going through a mental health crisis early Friday morning.
Gavin Plumb was convicted Thursday of planning to kidnap, rape and murder Holly Willoughby, a popular British television personality.
Hopefully, the rain clears long enough to spend some time in the water this holiday weekend — but spend too much time in there and your fingers and toes start to resemble prunes.
A team at Brigham Young University looked at particulate matter for two years and found higher concentrations of metals like copper and barium left following fireworks displays.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Four Minneapolis beaches are closed ahead of the holiday weekend due to high levels of dangerous bacteria.
Pull up to a good parking spot in front of CentraCare Health in the town of Long Prairie and you'll notice what looks like a large bird house.
Alec Baldwin is charged with felony involuntary manslaughter in the Oct. 21, 2021, shooting death of Haylna Hutchins.
He worked with director James Cameron on the "Titanic" and the "Avatar" series.
Prince died of an accidental fentanyl overdose in 2016. He had no will, and his six siblings inherited equal interests in the estate.
After a half-decade hiatus, the music, crowds and excitement are back in Mill Ruins Park for the grand return of Red, White and Boom.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Christian Vázquez led off the ninth inning with a home run to give the Minnesota Twins a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros.
Courtney Williams and Kayla McBride scored 17 points apiece to help the Minnesota Lynx beat the Washington Mystics 74-67 without three-time All-Star Napheesa Collier.
Jose Miranda matched a major league record with hits in 12 straight plate appearances and Byron Buxton and Brooks Lee homered, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 9-3 win over the Houston Astros.
Minnesota Vikings rookie Khyree Jackson died early Saturday morning in a car accident in Maryland.
DeWanna Bonner scored 24 points, Alyssa Thomas had 14 assists, 13 points and 10 rebounds, while DiJonai Carrington made big plays down the stretch to help the Connecticut Sun hold off the Minnesota Lynx 78-73.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
After seeing a red sweep in 2016, all eyes are on Wisconsin ahead of the general election. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy dives into why western Wisconsin votes are so critical for both President Biden and President Trump.
Early voting is already underway for Minnesota's primary and one of the biggest contests is in the 5th Congressional District where Rep. Ilhan Omar is in a rematch with former Minneapolis City Councilman Don Samuels.
When Belgian immigrants settled in Ghent, they brought along rolle bolle — a sport that's sort of a cross between curling and lawn bowling — but you don't play with a ball, you play with a bolle.
The town of Remer is surrounded by hundreds of acres of woods and marshes. A perfect place for squirrels, deer, bears and maybe even Bigfoot.
Native Americans, Swedish immigrants and even cattle thieves have all taken shelter in a little spot along the St. Croix River.
Claws, scales, teeth and tails: There's a place in Medford where alligators and snakes have taken over.
It's a rite of spring in the town of Atwater. When the weather gets warm, the racers get racing. But at this track, the vehicle of choice is a go-kart and most of the competition is too young for a driver's license.
Hopefully, the rain clears long enough to spend some time in the water this holiday weekend — but spend too much time in there and your fingers and toes start to resemble prunes.
Rainy weather could shut down fireworks shows on July 4 and that might spark people to ignite their own backyard performances. So what fireworks are legal in Minnesota? Good Question.
Stormwater drags nutrients like phosphorus into drains, which lead to lakes and streams hurting water quality. They can also create algae blooms. So how can you reduce runoff at home? There's a handful of options, some of which can be cost-free.
Nearly 42% of Americans are now nearsighted — up from 25% 50 years ago. And half the world could be squinting by mid-century. So what causes myopia? Good Question.
By the weekend, several Minnesota rivers are expected to reach dangerously high levels. Some might even break records. Predicting if and when that could happen is complicated.
Thousands lined the streets of Hennepin Avenue on Sunday for the Twin Cities Pride Parade.
Many Minnesotans will be cleaning up Thursday from a storm system that brought sizable hail, heavy winds and possible tornado touchdowns.
Minnesotans were delighted by an otherworldly light show Friday night that was on a level the state hadn't seen in nearly two decades.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the next few days will feature afternoon/evening showers.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says it will be partly sunny and around 80 with isolated storms in the p.m. hours through Wednesday.
More pop-storms are possible Sunday and the next couple of days, but a midweek warm-up is on the way.
Sunday may bring more spotty storms to parts of Minnesota in the afternoon.
If you're driving near Hudson, Wisconsin, you may notice an increased law enforcement presence.
WCCO meteorologist Lisa Meadows says the next few days will feature afternoon/evening showers.
A beloved member of the South St. Paul community is down but not out. David Schuman introduces us to the artist who's repairing the city's famous Lucy statue as a labor of love.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation workers kicked off their week-long strike on the Fourth of July.
There's new evidence skepticism among President Joe Biden's allies is widening. CBS news sources tell us at least four more democratic congressmen called on the president to drop out of the race during a meeting with house democratic leaders on Sunday.