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Can a U.S. intelligence probe unearth the origin of COVID-19?

Can a U.S. intelligence probe unearth the origin of COVID-19?

President Biden last week asked the U.S. intelligence community to “redouble their efforts” to bring the nation closer to understanding the origin of COVID-19, giving them 90 days to gather information. Two infectious disease physicians discussed why it is important to find the origin of COVID-19 and what we can reasonably expect in that time frame.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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CDC move to limit investigations into COVID breakthrough infections sparks concerns

CDC move to limit investigations into COVID breakthrough infections sparks concerns

The CDC will now track only cases of breakthrough infections in which COVID-19 vaccines fail on people who get hospitalized or die. But critics say that's shortsighted and cuts off valuable data.
by Rob Stein

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Headaches, jaw pain, soreness: How the pandemic has taken a toll on our bodies

Improper work-from-home setups, a more sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy eating habits and stress are some of the many reasons that people may be feeling more pain during the pandemic.  Host Angela Davis spoke with a pain specialist, a music therapist and a holistic health practitioner about what we can do about it.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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June 1 COVID-19 update in MN: Minneapolis drops mask mandate

June 1 COVID-19 update in MN: Minneapolis drops mask mandate

The positive trends in Minnesota’s COVID-19 data continue as the state rolls into June. The Health Department on Tuesday reported only 134 new cases, the lowest daily count in more than a year.
by MPR News Staff

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Scofflaws or victims? Businesses that broke COVID rules seek amnesty

Scofflaws or victims? Businesses that broke COVID rules seek amnesty

The Minnesota business restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic are gone. But the battle over license suspensions and fines against establishments that violated them isn’t over. In the Legislature and the courts, the validity of the enforcement actions is still being targeted.
by Brian Bakst

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