President Donald Trump staged a dramatic return to the White House Monday night after leaving the military hospital where he was receiving an unprecedented level of care for COVID-19. He immediately ignited a new controversy by declaring that despite his illness the nation should not fear the virus that has killed more than 210,000 Americans — and then he entered the White House without a protective mask.
Fifty-one positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by the University of St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, five less than the previous week. Joey Swanson, Justin Amaker and Maggie Stout have the story.
President Donald Trump will spend a “few days” at a military hospital after contracting COVID-19, the White House said Friday, as the virus that has killed more than 205,000 Americans spread to the highest reaches of the U.S. government. Trump “remains fatigued,” his doctor said.
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, the president tweeted early Friday.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he and first lady Melania Trump are beginning a “quarantine process” as they await coronavirus test results after a top aide he spent substantial time with this week tested positive for COVID-19.
Residents in a St. Thomas first-year dorm hall will be tested for COVID-19 and will enter a two-week quarantine after five students on the floor tested positive, the St. Thomas Center for Well-Being announced Thursday evening in an email to students, faculty and staff.
Campus a cappella groups Cadenza and the Summit Singers are planning to begin their season this semester, despite COVID-19 regulations. University Affairs Editor Annie Terry has the story.
The first Presidential Debate took place Tuesday night, Walt Disney Co. announced that it plans to lay off 28,000 employees and the St. Thomas Center for Well-Being reported 56 positive COVID-19 cases last week. Ad/PR Director Grace Hallen has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being reported 56 positive COVID-19 tests last week, the Minnesota Vikings and Tennessee Titans are suspending in-person activities, and Donald Trump and Joe Biden will face off in a debate. Reporter Sawyer Rutan has today’s News in :90.
Fifty-six positive COVID-19 tests were reported last week by the University of St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, an increase of 20 from the previous week. Production Editor Justin Amaker and Design Manager Maggie Stout have the story.
Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon and Ramsey County Elections Administrator Emily Hunt answered students’ questions about voting and the upcoming election at a Voting 101 panel hosted by St. Thomas Wednesday. Business Manager Mae Macfarlane has the story.
St. Thomas club sports have been cleared to begin practice Wednesday, Anderson Student Center director Kevin Manson, who oversees club sports, said. Reporter Andrés Tejeda has the story.
The group that oversees high school sports in Minnesota voted overwhelmingly Monday to restart football and volleyball, after deciding earlier to delay both sports until the spring because of the coronavirus.
Thirty-six positive COVID-19 cases between Sept. 12-18 were reported by the University of St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, a jump from last week’s count of 9.
Thousands of COVID-19 cases have emerged as college campuses begin opening up in the U.S. St. Thomas’ COVID-19 Preparedness Plan was put in place to keep the community healthy and continue to stay open through the semester. Design Manager Maggie Stout shows how students can safely navigate around campus.
