Coronavirus Testing
When you should get a COVID-19 test: MDH offers new guidelines
If you're not fully vaccinated, there are a lot of scenarios in which you should get a test.
Residents in Ely urged to get tested, quarantine due to COVID-19 outbreak
The northern Minnesota community has seen a "significant" increase in COVID-19 cases.
MN launches campaign to get students tested for COVID every 2 weeks
The state launched a youth testing campaign on Wednesday as part of its effort to control the spread of COVID.
The state is offering free COVID tests at 21 community testing sites in January
Testing is a key strategy in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
High demand leads to some shipping delays for home COVID tests
Minnesotans have ordered more than 130,000 tests since Nov. 12.
Here are the 4 free COVID-19 testing sites in MN for the week of Nov. 8
People don't need to have symptoms or insurance to get tested for free.
Minnesota's 5th saliva testing site opening in Mankato on Friday
The state's free saliva testing program is part of its strategy to help control COVID-19.
North Dakota is having people do their own COVID-19 contact tracing
Health officials have said timely contact tracing is a key component in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Walz: 'We're really nervous' about COVID-19 rates in Minnesota
As Minnesota's COVID-19 cases surge, the governor said he's nervous about the predicted increase in cases as flu season nears.
Here are the 6 free COVID-19 testing sites in MN for the week of Oct. 12
People don't need to have symptoms or insurance to get tested for free.
24 Minnesota Hy-Vee stores now offer free COVID-19 testing
You don't need symptoms to get tested, with results coming back in 3-5 business days, Hy-Vee says.
Here are the 6 latest locations for free COVID-19 testing in Minnesota next week
MDH is conducting the testing amid increased community spread in Minnesota.
Possible COVID-19 exposures at 3 bars in Barron County
There are potential exposures at Moose Lodge, Mary's Midway Bar and Mr. Bob's Bar.
MN health officials criticize CDC change to COVID-19 testing guidelines
The MDH wants asymptomatic people who may have been exposed to get tested.
3M developing paper COVID-19 test to give results in minutes
This test could be administered at the point-of-care and wouldn't need to be sent to a lab to get the result.
Why is Minnesota's COVID-19 test positivity rate rising?
Targeted testing may be part of the answer.
Minnesota offering free COVID-19 tests at 6 places this weekend
The testing sites have the capacity to test 6,000 people this weekend.
Fond du Lac Band stops using COVID-19 test over accuracy concerns
The FDA is looking into inaccuracy reports.
Latest Minnesota coronavirus model projects higher deaths
The latest model was presented to the public on Wednesday morning.
M Health Fairview uses glass testing booth to conserve PPE
Health care providers swab patients from behind a glass barrier.
Coronavius: 24 more deaths confirmed in Minnesota
The figures as accurate as of 4 p.m. on Saturday.
Walz says economy can't re-open without widespread testing
At least 5,000 tests per day are needed, according to Walz.