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The highly contagious Delta variant is on the rise in the U.S.
The variant accounts for more than 6 percent of all infections in the U.S. and in some Western states is responsible for more than 18 percent of cases.
Fake COVID vaccine cards are being sold online. Using one is a crime
Officials have pleaded with tech giants to keep the documents off their sites, but Amazon briefly had blank vaccination cards for sale this week. They could land their bearers in prison.
Anti-vaccine film targeted to Black Americans spreads false information
A new movie produced by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s anti-vaccine group tries to capitalize on the COVID-19 pandemic, the racial justice movement and renewed interest in the history of medical racism.
June 8 update on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations, ICU needs, active cases fall
Tuesday’s data offers more evidence of a pandemic receding quickly. Known, active cases remain below 2,000 and at their lowest point since April 2020. Hospitalizations and ICU needs are less than half of what they were a month ago.
Heat wave: St. Paul schools canceled; Mpls. keeps some students home
St. Paul school district leaders are canceling all district classes for the week due to the heat wave, bringing an early end to the school year. The Minneapolis district is keeping students home from 15 schools Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday because of the heat.
How to handle a heat wave: Safety tips and ways to stay cool
The heat wave hitting Minnesota continues on into this week. Here’s what you need to know about the dangers of extreme heat and some tips for staying cool.