St. Cloud’s COVID Testing Site Moving To National Guard Armory
The Minnesota Department of Health has announced some new COVID-19 testing sites as the Delta variant continues to spread.
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COVID-19 Numbers Rise Again at St. Cloud Hospital
COVID-19 positive cases at St. Cloud Hospital continue to rise. CentraCare spokesman Dr. George Morris joined me on WJON this week. He says 44 people are hospitalized with 18 of those in the ICU/Critical Care Unit. Of the 44 people hospitalized 42 of them are unvaccinated and all 18 in the ICU/Critical Care Unit are unvaccinated.
Dr. Morris: Staff Vaccine Mandate In Line With Community Advice
Earlier this week, CentraCare became the latest health care system to require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
COVID Numbers Still High at St. Cloud Hospital
The Delta Variant COVID-19 surge is continuing to impact CentraCare and St. Cloud Hospital. CentraCare spokesman Dr. George Morris joined me on WJON. He says we are still seeing a surge with 37 people hospitalized with the Delta variant of COVID-19 with 12 of those in the ICU/Critical Care unit.
Paramount Requiring Masks For Indoor Shows
The Paramount Theatre is requiring masks for indoor shows. The only outdoor show planned is the block party next Thursday August 26th in downtown St. Cloud. Gretchen Boulka is the Director of Performing Arts at the Paramount Theatre.
State Announces New, No-Fee COVID Testing Options for Schools
Schools will now have a variety of COVID-19 testing options available to them to help keep kids safe, healthy and in the classroom.
Minnesota Requiring Vaccine or Regular Testing for Employees
Minnesota state employees are not being required to get vaccinated but will have to meet certain requirements before returning to the workplace.
UPDATE: CDC Now Recommends Mask Wearing in Most Minnesota Counties
The CDC is now recommending masks be worn indoors by all people in counties that are reporting substantial or high levels of community transmission of COVID-19.
Lack of Trust A Reason to Not Get Vaccinated?
WJON listeners on 2-Cent Tuesday and What Up Wednesday addressed the reason for a large percentage of the population choosing not to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Listener reactions include a lack of trust of the Government, the media and top health officials.
COVID-19 Cases at CentraCare Up This Week
CentraCare spokesman Dr. George Morris joined me on WJON today. He says St. Cloud Hospital now has 15 positive cases of COVID-19 with 5 of those in the ICU. Those numbers are up from the week before. He says the majority of cases in the hospital are unvaccinated people. Morris says it is rare for someone who is vaccinated to develop severe COVID-19 symptoms.