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A female scientist stands next to an antibody testing machine

Sanford Health offers COVID-19 antibody testing to public

Test for probable exposure available at nearly 50 sites in three states

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 9 min read

From the back, you see a mom holding the hand of her daughter, who's wearing a backpack and heading back to school

Easing anxiety as kids head back to school during pandemic

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 11 min read

A nurse in a face mask measures a female patient's pulse and oxygen levels with a fingertip monitor.

COVID-19 FAQs: Does wearing a mask affect your breathing?

Courtney Collen ⋅ 5 min read

A boy sits on his dad's shoulders outside while flying a toy airplane.

COVID-19 FAQs: Is it safe to fly? Work? Go to the beach?

Courtney Collen ⋅ 10 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: Are pregnant women ‘high risk’?

Courtney Collen ⋅ 6 min read

Stephanie Tegtmeier, paramedic, stands by an ambulance in a face mask and paper gown. The graphics on the side of the ambulance in blue and white say F-M AMBULANCE and SANFORD HEALTH.

COVID-19 FAQs: Is it safe to call 911?

Yes, health systems and EMS crews are well prepared to keep the community safe

Christen Rennich ⋅ 4 min read

Caucasian woman in a mask talks to a caucasian fertility doctor in a mask as they sit in an exam room.

Coronavirus disrupts fertility care, IVF treatments

Clinics reopen with COVID-19 testing for patients and other new safety measures

Courtney Collen ⋅ 7 min read

Coronaviruses under electron microscope on blue background. Illustration of COVID-19.

COVID-19 FAQs: Can the coronavirus live on surfaces?

You can catch virus from table tops, doorknobs but more likely from other people

Courtney Collen ⋅ 3 min read

Hospital patient window decorated with hearts.

COVID-19 FAQs: When can I have visitors in the hospital?

Learn how the visitor limit affects hospital stays and clinic appointments

Jeanette Rackl ⋅ 4 min read

A blurred image of a hospital hallway to illustrate a story about upskilling

COVID-19 FAQs: Cross-training nurses, nonclinical workers

Sanford Health's upskilling program shifts employees to areas of greater need

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 7 min read

A nurse talks on a phone while wearing a mask and gloves

COVID-19 FAQs: Should we all wear gloves?

Infectious disease doctor: Health care workers need gloves. The public doesn't.

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 6 min read

COVID-19 fact vs myth: Beware of unfounded claims & remedies

Save the cleaning supplies for hard surfaces, and other advice based on science

Ashley Schwab ⋅ 3 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: How can I tell if I have coronavirus?

CDC expands symptoms of COVID-19, which are still like cold and flu

Mick Garry ⋅ 8 min read

A mom sits on a couch with her two daughters, bookshelves in the background. Dr. Stephanie Hanson offers advice to parents on keeping their kids healthy

COVID-19 FAQs: Keeping kids healthy during pandemic

Watch for symptoms, keep up with well child visits, encourage healthy routines

Courtney Collen ⋅ 10 min read

A mom looks at a tablet with her son, as an example of how parents can talk with their kids about the coronavirus

COVID-19 FAQs: How to talk to your kids about coronavirus

Reduce your own anxiety, reassure kids, stick to a routine and stay positive

Courtney Collen ⋅ 9 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: Will hand-washing and hand sanitizer help?

Courtney Collen ⋅ 4 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: What should heart and stroke patients know?

Erin Mairose ⋅ 6 min read

COVID-19 FAQs with an infectious disease specialist

Simon Floss ⋅ 9 min read

Health coverage: Qualifying for a special enrollment period

Ashley Schwab ⋅ 5 min read

COVID-19 FAQs: How does coronavirus affect kids?

Cara DeCourcey ⋅ 3 min read