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May 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: New cases ebbing; statewide COVID curbs ending

May 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: New cases ebbing; statewide COVID curbs ending

Looking for more signs Minnesota’s pandemic is firmly in retreat? Friday’s a good day. All statewide COVID-19 limits on restaurants and other public spaces will end, and the disease metrics continue to improve.
by MPR News Staff

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Travel tips for your post-vaccination Memorial Day weekend

Travel tips for your post-vaccination Memorial Day weekend

COVID-19 cases are down, half of the country is at least partially vaccinated and the wanderlust has struck. But the rebound could also mean new challenges for your getaway. Here's how to avoid them.
by Vanessa Romo

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A vaccine patch could someday be an ouchless option

A vaccine patch could someday be an ouchless option

Scientists around the world are working on a way to inject vaccines painlessly. The trick is to make the needles so small, they don't interact with the nerve endings that signal pain.
by Joe Palca

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Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?

Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?

Experts say employers can make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory, with some exceptions. Employers generally have wide scope to make rules for the workplace, including safety measures. That doesn't necessarily mean you would get fired if you refuse, but you might need to sign a waiver or agree to work under specific conditions to limit any risk you might pose to yourself or others.
by The Associated Press

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Want a state parks pass with that COVID vaccine? Walz unveils incentive program

Want a state parks pass with that COVID vaccine? Walz unveils incentive program

The perks — including park passes, fishing licenses and tickets to the Minnesota State Fair — will be available to 100,000 people who get their first vaccine dose between now and the end of June.
by MPR News Staff

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May 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Pandemic data solid; Walz rolls out vaccination perks

May 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Pandemic data solid; Walz rolls out vaccination perks

Minnesota’s topped 600,000 total cases, but the current trends show the pandemic firmly in retreat. Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday afternoon offered park passes, fair tickets and other incentives intended to nudge unvaccinated Minnesotans to get their shots.
by MPR News Staff

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Spotlight on Rethinking Mental Health Care

Spotlight on Rethinking Mental Health Care

Preventative mental health care is effective and can prevent early symptoms from becoming chronic illnesses. What will it take to reform the nation’s care systems and policies so that people get the holistic care they need to prevent a crisis?
by Jessica Bari and Sam Choo

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Ohio woman wins $1 million for being vaccinated

Ohio woman wins $1 million for being vaccinated

She won the first of five lottery drawings intended to boost vaccination levels in the state. People over 18 are eligible. Those under 18 can enter five drawings for full college scholarships.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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