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COVID-19 in MN: No signs of a peak; officials worry over State Fair crowds

COVID-19 in MN: No signs of a peak; officials worry over State Fair crowds

Concerned about viral spread at the Minnesota State Fair, health officials on Tuesday implored people to stay vigilant against the disease. “We aren't going to wish away this virus,” the state’s infectious disease director told reporters.
by MPR News Staff

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University of Minnesota mandates COVID-19 vaccinations

University of Minnesota mandates COVID-19 vaccinations

President Joan Gabel and Jakub Tolar, dean of the university medical school, issued a news release Monday hours after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration fully approved the Pfizer version of the vaccine saying shots will be mandatory.
by The Associated Press

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Why Pfizer's FDA approval matters and what it means for vaccine mandates

Why Pfizer's FDA approval matters and what it means for vaccine mandates

The FDA announced the Pfizer vaccine is the first in the U.S. that is now fully approved. Here's what that means for vaccine mandates and convincing vaccine-hesitant people to get vaccinated.
by Deepa Shivaram

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Osterholm tries to dispel vaccine myths for Vikings players

Osterholm tries to dispel vaccine myths for Vikings players

Infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm is trying to dispel myths about the COVID-19 vaccine for the Minnesota Vikings. Coach Mike Zimmer has been trying to push players to get vaccinated.
by The Associated Press

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State Fair grandstand act pulls out of Saturday show

State Fair grandstand act pulls out of Saturday show

Philadelphia-based Low Cut Connie canceled its Minnesota State Fair performance, citing the fair’s lack of mask or vaccine mandates.
by Tim Nelson

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U.S. regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

U.S. regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

The U.S. has given full approval to the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer. The Food and Drug Administration’s decision on Monday may help lift public confidence in vaccinations as the nation battles the most contagious coronavirus mutant yet.
by The Associated Press

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School mask, vaccine mandates supported in US: AP-NORC poll

School mask, vaccine mandates supported in US: AP-NORC poll

A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools. The poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that about 6 in 10 Americans say masks and vaccines should be required in schools.
by The Associated Press

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As long-term care staff vaccines lag, a federal mandate could force change

As long-term care staff vaccines lag, a federal mandate could force change

The vast majority of Minnesota residents of long-term care are vaccinated; 95 percent of assisted living residents and 91 percent of people living in skilled nursing. But staff did not seek shots at the same rate.
by Peter Cox

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