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After a grueling year in the ICU and at George Floyd Square, an unexpected friendship

After a grueling year in the ICU and at George Floyd Square, an unexpected friendship

More than a year after two epidemics — of COVID-19 and racial injustice — collided in Jeanette Rupert’s world, the nurse and social justice activist says she’s learned no one person can go it alone. It’s a lesson that was underscored for her by a letter from a stranger. 
by Catharine Richert

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June 3 COVID-19 update in MN: Pandemic data solid; vaccination pace crawls

June 3 COVID-19 update in MN: Pandemic data solid; vaccination pace crawls

Minnesota’s COVID-19 picture continues to brighten, although there’s still a concern the recent end of masking requirements and capacity limits for bars and restaurants may bring an uptick in cases in a few weeks. Officials continue to stress testing and vaccination.
by MPR News Staff

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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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