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Why Tonga is opting for 'contactless' humanitarian aid

Why Tonga is opting for 'contactless' humanitarian aid

It's a pandemic predicament. Tongans are desperate for help after the volcanic eruption — but with only one recorded case of COVID-19 in their island nation, they’re also eager to keep the virus out.
by Ashley Westerman

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Why rapid COVID tests aren't more accurate, and how scientists hope to improve them

Why rapid COVID tests aren't more accurate, and how scientists hope to improve them

Recent research — and plenty of anecdotes — suggest some rapid tests may be less sensitive at detecting the omicron variant if you don't have symptoms. Here's how researchers hope to make them more effective.
by Maria Godoy

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Why humans are losing the race against superbugs

Why humans are losing the race against superbugs

A new report in The Lancet finds that in 2019, antibiotic-resistant bacteria killed 1.2 million people — more than were killed by malaria or HIV/AIDS. The problem is mounting in lower-income nations.
by Jason Beaubien

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Bars, eateries sue Minneapolis over mayor's vaccine mandate

Bars, eateries sue Minneapolis over mayor's vaccine mandate

Owners of several bars and restaurants want a judge to toss the mayor’s recent COVID-19 order requiring proof of vaccination or a recent negative test to enter public places serving food and drink, calling it a “significant hurdle” to business.
by MPR News Staff

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Surge path unclear as backlogs worsen

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Surge path unclear as backlogs worsen

Minnesota’s newest COVID-19 data remains clouded by severe post-holiday reporting lags, making it difficult to know if the state’s past the current surge peak, or still climbing.
by MPR News Staff

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