Iāve never had Covid. Does that mean Iām immune?
Some ‘sick’ individuals may assume their symptoms are cold or allergy-related and choose not to test.
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Long Covid:Ā What is it?
If you are planning to join a crowd at a sporting event, mall, beach, or go to a movie, you should be reminded that Covid is still here
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Boost now or wait? Many wonder how best to ride out COVIDās next wave
Many people tuned out the pandemic long ago, putting them at risk during the current wave, experts said.
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Top tips to celebrate Independence Day safely during COVID-19
‘When you have large public gatherings, we run the risk of seeing another surge in this pandemic.’
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Finally, COVID-19 vaccinations soon available for children under five
Any parent with a child aged six months to five years should be able to get them vaccinated within a week or two of the release.
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Is the Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine still viable?
Analysis of current data showed the J&J vaccine offered less protection in regards to hospitalization or death as compared to mRNA-based vaccines.
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5 tips forĀ children with developmental delays due to the pandemic
Children born during the pandemic, a 2022 study has found, have nearly twice the risk of developmental delays in communication.
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Better ventilation can prevent COVID spread. But are companies paying attention?
The pandemic has revealed the dangerous consequences of poor ventilation, as well as the potential for improvement.
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FDA authorizes second COVID-19 booster shot for people over 50
The authorization is for individuals 50 and older, which health officials said would provide extra protection for the most vulnerable population if infections spike again.
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What is the new COVID-19 variant BA.2, and will it cause another wave of infections in theĀ US?
A new omicron subvariant of the virus that causes COVID-19, is quickly becoming the predominant source of infections amid rising cases around the world.
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Even mild cases of COVID-19 can leave a mark on the braināa neuroscientist explains emergingĀ research
Two years into the pandemic, these findings are raising concerns about the long-term impacts the coronavirus might have on biological processes such as aging.
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Mask mandates lifted in Twin Cities except for City-managed buildings
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter both announced this week that they were lifting the mask mandates for indoor public areas.
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Twin Cities lift proof of vaccine requirements for bars, restaurants
‘We are grateful to be in a different place now than we were when this requirement first took effect.’
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Tracking COVID through wastewater
Based on its statewide wastewater surveillance data, the prevalence of disease is predicted to decline significantly in the Twin Cities metro region sometime in February.
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āPlease tell everyone how important it is to get vaccinatedā
This week Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield IIIās son Charles E. Crutchfield IV interviews his father for the MSR on the most recent COVID-19 developments.
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How to order free at-home COVID-19 tests
Starting Wednesday, January 19, every household in the U.S. will be able to order up to four free rapid tests at the government website covidtest.gov.
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Twin Cities to require proof of vaccination for bars, restaurants entry
‘This policy will help expand our ability to prevent the spread of COVID while keeping our local economy moving forward.’
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Experts urge patience, avoiding large gatherings to curb omicron ‘blizzard’
‘In a few more months, we will have a few more drugs that will limit the impact of the virus and along with vaccinations, that will help us get through this.’
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Steps Minnesotans can take to stay safe this holiday season
President Biden’s steps to fight the omicron outbreak include affordable and accessible testing; widely available free and safe vaccines; and emergency assistance for hospitals.
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New COVID-19 omicron variant is spreading rapidly
So far, the data on new cases shows that this new variant can avoid the immunity gained from prior infection.
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