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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Signs of a possible peak; 11K pandemic deaths

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Signs of a possible peak; 11K pandemic deaths

Minnesota’s newest COVID-19 data remains muddled by post-holiday reporting lags, but Tuesday’s report offers reasons to be hopeful the surge in cases and hospitalizations may be ready to ebb. Deaths, however, continue to mount.
by MPR News Staff

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A St. Paul school walkout organizer calls for COVID-19 safety measures

A St. Paul school walkout organizer calls for COVID-19 safety measures

Tuesday afternoon, a number of St. Paul high school and middle school students walked out of class, demanding the city’s public school district do more to keep them safe as COVID-19 case numbers spike.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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These are the 5 things needed to stabilize the pandemic in Europe, WHO expert says

These are the 5 things needed to stabilize the pandemic in Europe, WHO expert says

The omicron variant has added a lot of uncertainty to the trajectory of the pandemic. Dr. Hans Kluge, the WHO regional director for Europe, has what he calls five pandemic stabilizers that could help.
by Wynne Davis

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In Greece, unvaccinated people ages 60 and up now face monthly fines

In Greece, unvaccinated people ages 60 and up now face monthly fines

The nation imposed the new mandate on Monday as it looks to bring its vaccination rate closer in line with the EU average. The unvaccinated will face penalties starting at 50 euros, or roughly $57.
by The Associated Press

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In Rochester’s library, social worker helps those in need

In Rochester’s library, social worker helps those in need

From her corner office on the second floor of the Rochester Public Library, Allison Carpenter dispenses advice and useful information — not about books but about social services like food and housing support. Carpenter’s role is part of a growing trend that recognizes that libraries are more than just a place to read.
by Catharine Richert

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Ruled out: Australia deports Djokovic for being unvaccinated

Ruled out: Australia deports Djokovic for being unvaccinated

Tennis star Novak Djokovic was deported from Australia on Sunday after losing a bid to stay in the country to defend his Australian Open title despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19.
by The Associated Press

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Essential workers face a tough choice: Find a test or miss work

Essential workers face a tough choice: Find a test or miss work

Facing lost wages if they can't work, essential workers struggle to get timely COVID tests amid a nationwide testing crunch. Community clinics are struggling to meet the need.
by Raquel Maria Dillon

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