COVID-19 Daily News: June 22

By Samantha Rossi • June 22, 2020

Share this:

Minnesota community initiative showcases efforts to reopen safely in Rochester

ROCHESTER, Minn. – On Monday, June 22, the city of Rochester, Olmsted County, Mayo Clinic, Destination Medical Center Economic Development Agency, Experience Rochester, and the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce launched "Rochester Ready," an initiative aimed at ensuring a safe and resilient recovery for Rochester.

Read more.

Mayo Clinic Q and A: Masking children during COVID-19 pandemic

Dear Mayo Clinic: Recently there has been a directive to have everyone wear masks when out in public. Although I have limited outings to essential things such as the grocery store, with certain states “opening back up,” my children are asking about playing with friends and going on more outings in general. I am a single mom with three children, ages 15 months, 4 and 14. I’m wondering whether they need to wear masks when outside, with friends or when it is appropriate.

Read more.

Samantha Rossi

Samantha Rossi is a Digital Marketing Manager at Mayo Clinic Laboratories. She supports marketing strategies for product management and specialty testing. Samantha has worked at Mayo Clinic since 2019.