Minnesota Department of Health News

Officials Link Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease to Minnesota Hotel Spa

State health officials are investigating cases of Legionnaires’ disease linked to an Albert Lea, Minn., hotel. Early evidence suggests the source of the respiratory disease may be the spa at the at the Ramada by Wyndham, according to the Minnesota …

About Half of Bars, Restaurants Complying with Minnesota COVID-19 Rules

State and local inspections of dozens of bars and restaurants for compliance to coronavirus requirements found about half were following the rules in Minnesota. Inspections were done at 167 establishments outside the Twin Cities metro. During a recent visit to …

Bagged Salads Linked to Illness in 13 Minnesotans

The Minnesota Department of Health said 13 people in Minnesota have gotten sick with an intestinal illness linked to bagged salads. The Minnesotans ranged in age from 24 to 79 and fell ill between June 1 and 9, the Health …

Report: 11 Minnesotans Died From Medical Mistakes in 2018

Health officials say 11 people died and 118 were injured in Minnesota hospitals and surgery centers last year from medical mistakes that were preventable. The Minnesota Department of Health’s annual report says the deaths included three infants who died during …