The spread of misinformation during the pandemic has been dubbed an infodemic by the World Health Organization.
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People with long Covid face barriers to government disability benefits
People are facing years-long wait times, insufficient legal support, and a lack of clear guidance— compounded by the challenges of a medical system that does not have a uniform process for diagnosing long Covid.
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Real talk: Why Black people avoid Covid vaccinations
Barriers identified were a failure to believe messaging and a lack of trust in traditional providers and the current healthcare delivery system.
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I’ve never had Covid. Does that mean I’m immune?
Some ‘sick’ individuals may assume their symptoms are cold or allergy-related and choose not to test.
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Long Covid: 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 COVID’s 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 for 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 the 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 brain—a neuroscientist explains emerging 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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‘Please tell everyone how important it is to get vaccinated’
This week Dr. Charles E. Crutchfield III’s 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.’