President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump have tested positive for the coronavirus, the president tweeted early Friday.
AP: President Trump and first lady test positive for COVID-19
AP: Trump in ‘quarantine process’ after top aide gets COVID-19
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.
Brady Hall second floor to undergo testing, mandatory quarantine
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.
News in :90 – Oct. 1, 2020
A humanitarian project that intends to deliver coronavirus vaccines, faces skepticism from some of the countries it intends to help most. Trump’s refusal to criticize the Proud Boys drew fierce blowback before altering his message in a day-later effort to quell the firestorm. Campus a cappella groups are beginning their season despite COVID-19 challenges. Reporter Leila Weah has today’s News in :90.
St. Thomas a cappella groups hold auditions amid COVID-19 regulations
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.
News in :90 – Sept. 29, 2020
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.
INFOGRAPHIC: St. Thomas reports 56 positive COVID-19 tests last week
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.
St. Thomas students get answers to voting questions from Minnesota’s Secretary of State
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 cleared to practice
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.
News in :90 – Sept. 22, 2020
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson issued a virus restriction order, 36 COVID-19 cases were reported at St. Thomas and Jomoy Lee was charged for the killing of Andre Conley and the wounding of another man. Chief Photo Editor Song Johansen has today’s News in :90.
AP: Minnesota to restart high school football and volleyball
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.
INFOGRAPHIC: St. Thomas reports 36 positive COVID-19 tests last week, President Sullivan responds
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.
INFOGRAPHIC: St. Thomas’ COVID-19 regulations
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.
St. Thomas cancels J-Term study abroad programs
St. Thomas canceled January Term study abroad programs for 2021 as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the Office of Study Abroad announced Monday.
INFOGRAPHIC: St. Thomas reports nine positive COVID-19 tests last week
Nine positive COVID-19 tests between Sept. 5-11 were reported by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being: seven at the St. Paul campus and two at the Minneapolis campus. Justin Amaker, Joey Swanson and Maggie Stout have the story.