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In rural India, less COVID-19 testing, more fear — and only a few ventilators for millions
The coronavirus may now be moving out of big cities and into rural India — where testing is less widespread and medical care is even more difficult to find. The extent of COVID-19's impact in such areas is difficult to measure.
Coronavirus FAQ: I had COVID. Should I get the vaccine?
While natural infection does seem to provide some immunity, studies suggest that it is short term. Vaccination, on the other hand, provides more robust immunity.
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Case counts falling; vaccination pace crawling
Minnesota’s data continues to show a pandemic in retreat. New cases, known active cases and new hospital admissions are all down from the April surge. Yet, the effort to get the vast majority of Minnesota adults vaccinated is sputtering.
Looking for the heart of your community? Check out the library
During the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries have served as lifelines for individuals and communities in need of support and connection. Guest host Chris Farrell explored the role of libraries today and the social services they provide in Minnesota and across the U.S.
In St. Cloud, VA’s McDonough emphasizes care for growing ranks of women veterans
United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough is visiting veterans facilities in his home state of Minnesota this week, highlighting the agency’s efforts to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine and meet the needs of a changing veteran population.
The CDC is gambling on relaxed mask rules to get more people vaccinated
Fully vaccinated people got the green light last week to resume much of their lives without masks. Behavioral experts say that as an incentive to get more people vaccinated, it's far from a sure bet.