Covid

Influenza, colds, Strep Throat, RSV and COVID are some examples of some of the viruses/illness many Central Minnesotans are dealing with this winter. Dr. David Smith from Sartell Pediatrics joined me on WJON to explain the differences between some of these ailments.

New COVID variants are popping up and they could be different.

It appears we're not quite done with new COVID variants yet.

COVID-19 variants continue to mutate but should we be concerned with the latest one? The latest is an omicron variant called XBB .1.116. CentraCare Spokesman Dr. George Morris joined me on WJON to explain what this new COVID variant is.

ST. PAUL -- Flags will fly at half-staff Monday across the state. Governor Tim Walz has directed all flags at state and federal buildings in Minnesota to be flown at half staff Monday to remember, mourn and honor the one-million Americans who’ve lost their lives due to COVID-19. ...

A mother allegedly put her son in the trunk of her car as she went through a COVID testing site near Houston.

A Long Island woman is facing charges after allegedly injecting a teen with the COVID vaccine.

"Everyday we get emails from customers who are not happy with us."

A stay-at-home mom posted a picture of what her family's masks look like at the end of the day and people suggested she seek medical attention immediately.

The medical profession is exhausted as they navigate through this COVID pandemic and now many are telling their stories.