Minnesota has experienced a surge in respiratory illnesses, including Covid-19, RSV, and the flu.
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New COVID variant, “pirola,” raises concerns amidst ongoing crises
The multitude of mutations in Pirola raises concerns about its potential to bypass immunity from natural infection or vaccination.
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mRNA vaccines are not just for Covid
One vaccine could be effective against the variety of flu strains that exist.
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Numbers don’t lie: Get vaccinated to protect your family
In Minnesota, hospitals endured a surge of RSV and flu cases in November and December last year. During that time—and also as we enter 2023— Covid remains a public health threat.
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Twitter lifted its ban on COVID misinformation–a grave risk to public health
The spread of misinformation during the pandemic has been dubbed an infodemic by the World Health Organization.
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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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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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As MN makes progress on vaccinations, Gov. Walz announces COVID safety adjustments
‘We can make these cautious, common-sense adjustments to support them because of the progress we have made controlling the spread of COVID-19 and getting the most at-risk Minnesotans vaccinated.’
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More Black Minnesotans going hungry
‘Growing up in poverty doesn’t teach you how to eat well, it teaches you how to eat to survive.’
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COVID spread causing ‘surreal’ staffing problems in nursing homes
In the last month, nearly 85 percent of skilled nursing facilities have had at least one case of COVID-19.
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Not too late to apply for rent/mortgage assistance; deadline is Dec 7
Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan on Thursday encouraged Minnesotans who are behind on their rent, mortgage, or utility payments to apply for the Administration’s Housing Assistance Program.
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Big Ten’s no-play decision sparks outrage
In early August, Big Ten presidents voted 11-3 to postpone fall sports, including football, until spring 2021 because of COVID-19 concerns.