Twelve positive COVID-19 cases were reported by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being during the week ending April 8.
COVID-19 UPDATE: 12 new positive cases at St. Thomas
Despite CDC health and safety guidelines, some Americans still mistrust science
As the two-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic has come and gone, COVID-19 regulations have eased up across the United States and St. Thomas’ campus. However, one thing has remained constant throughout the pandemic: many U.S. citizens’ mistrust in science.
COVID-19 UPDATE: 7 new positive cases at St. Thomas
Seven positive COVID-19 cases were reported by St. Thomas’ Center for Well-Being during the week ending Feb. 25.
St. Thomas lifts face covering requirement in most indoor spaces
St. Thomas’ University Action and Response Team announced via email that it will be lifting its face covering requirement in many indoor spaces on Saturday, Feb. 26. Masks will still be required inside classrooms, labs, St. Thomas’ shuttle and the Center for Well-Being.
CDC: Many healthy Americans can take a break from masks
Most Americans live in places where healthy people, including students in schools, can safely take a break from wearing masks under new U.S. guidelines released Friday.
COVID-19 UPDATE: 20 new positive cases
Twenty positive COVID-19 cases were reported to the Center for Well-Being during the week of Nov. 15.
US mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4
Tens of millions of Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested for the virus weekly under government rules issued Thursday.
OPINION: We can still celebrate Thanksgiving amid COVID-19
With a spike in COVID-19 cases, states are imposing stricter pandemic restrictions, putting a damper on Thanksgiving celebrations. Opinions Editor Maddie Peters argues the restrictions are for the best, and the holiday is not entirely eliminated.
OPINIONS: Misinformation causes vaccine hesitancy
In the United States, 555 measles cases have been reported in 2019. Columnist Kayla Mayer argues that education can help resolve vaccine hesitancy, promoting a healthy community.
What is the flu?
The first and best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. Designer Jason Ortiz outlines the symptoms of influenza and breaks down vaccination information provided by the St. Thomas Flu Clinic.
Multi-drug resistant tuberculosis outbreak hits Minnesota
Minnesota is in the midst of the largest outbreak of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in the country.