Nine positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being, marking the third week in a row with a case decline. Assignment Editor Joey Swanson and Design Manager Lauren Dettmer have the story.
Men’s basketball game at Bethel postponed for COVID-19 protocols
Monday’s St. Thomas men’s basketball game at Bethel was postponed “due to COVID-19 protocols,” St. Thomas Athletics said in a statement. The game is the first postponement for the men’s basketball program.
St. Thomas hosts fourth COVID-19 testing event
As St. Thomas students return to campus for spring semester, the Center for Well-Being offered its fourth free COVID-19 testing event on Thursday to track and limit the spread of COVID-19. Natalie Hoepner and Libby Simpson have the story and slideshow.
St. Thomas men’s, women’s Saturday hockey matches postponed due to COVID-19 protocols
The St. Thomas men’s and women’s hockey games against Gustavus this weekend have been postponed “due to COVID-19 protocols,” St. Thomas Athletics said in a statement Friday. Reporter Andrés Tejeda has the story.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas positive cases decrease slightly
Thirteen positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, a decrease of four from the previous week.
COVID-19 protocols postpone St. Thomas women’s hockey games
St. Thomas women’s hockey games scheduled for Friday and Saturday have been postponed “due to COVID-19 protocols,” the St. Thomas athletics department announced in a statement Thursday afternoon. Production Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
MIAC winter sports to begin condensed conference season
The MIAC Presidents’ Council announced on Wednesday its intent to move forward with winter sports competition after postponing the decision on Dec. 15. Assignment Editor Joey Swanson and Sports Editor Olivia Paradise have the story.
INFOGRAPHIC: Moderna vs. Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines
With the recent approval of two COVID-19 vaccines for emergency use authorization in the United States, Designer Lauren Dettmer shows what you need to know about the two leading vaccines from biotechnology companies Moderna and Pfizer.
AP: US clears Moderna vaccine for COVID-19, 2nd shot in arsenal
The U.S. added a second COVID-19 vaccine to its arsenal Friday, boosting efforts to beat back an outbreak so dire that the nation is regularly recording more than 3,000 deaths a day.
Dean investigates SJV students for possible COVID-19 protocol violations
Four St. John Vianney College Seminary students have been reported to the Dean of Students office for possibly violating a quarantine triggered by a COVID-19 outbreak that had resulted in 33 resident cases as of Thursday. Production Editor Justin Amaker has the story.
AP: Walz eases restrictions on gyms and businesses, allows elementary schools to reopen
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced plans Wednesday to get children back into elementary schools and ease some restrictions on fitness centers and other businesses that were shuttered last month to curb the spread of COVID-19, though bars and restaurants will remain closed for indoor service through the holidays.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas positive cases rise slightly
Fifty-eight positive COVID-19 tests were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, an increase of 11 from the previous week. Justin Amaker and Maggie Stout have the story.
AP: US allows emergency COVID-19 vaccine in bid to end pandemic
The U.S. gave the final go-ahead Friday to the nation’s first COVID-19 vaccine, marking what could be the beginning of the end of an outbreak that has killed nearly 300,000 Americans.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW: St. Thomas conducts second round of COVID-19 mass testing
A second round of asymptomatic COVID-19 mass testing took place Tuesday, Dec. 8 in the Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex Field House. Taylor Shupe, Huda Alsomali and Joey Swanson have the story and slideshow.
COVID-19 UPDATE: St. Thomas positive cases continue downward trend
Forty-seven positive COVID-19 cases were reported last week by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being Monday, a decrease of ten from the previous week. Joey Swanson, Justin Amaker and Maggie Stout have the story.