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Preparing for the next pandemic

Preparing for the next pandemic

Two physicians spoke with host Kerri Miller on Monday about what they’ve learned during this pandemic and how the country can be better prepared for the next one.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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Air travel is on a rebound 

Air travel is on a rebound 

Restless Minnesotans are starting to fly again, emboldened by rising vaccination rates and tempted by cheap fares and expiring vouchers. Host Angela Davis talks to Kyle Potter, executive editor of Thrifty Traveler about what to expect if you take to the sky. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Biden, CDC director fear 'impending doom' if U.S. opens too quickly

Biden, CDC director fear 'impending doom' if U.S. opens too quickly

"Just please hold on a little while longer," said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, warning of a possible fourth surge. U.S. coronavirus cases are up 10 percent over the previous week.
by Laurel Wamsley

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COVID vaccine found highly effective in real-world U.S. study

COVID vaccine found highly effective in real-world U.S. study

The U.S. government’s first look at the real-world use of COVID-19 vaccines found their effectiveness was nearly as robust as it was in controlled studies. The study was done in Miami; Duluth, Minnesota; Portland, Oregon; Temple, Texas; Salt Lake City; and Phoenix and other areas in Arizona.
by The Associated Press

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Federal eviction moratorium extended just two days before expiration

Federal eviction moratorium extended just two days before expiration

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is extending an order preventing evictions. It was set to expire this week, which could have displaced staggering numbers of people from their homes.
by Chris Arnold

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‘Sick for a season’: A glimpse at the road to recovery after a difficult battle with COVID

‘Sick for a season’: A glimpse at the road to recovery after a difficult battle with COVID

After more than a month in Mayo’s ICU, doctors weren’t sure Gabe Pastores would make it out alive. And then one day he started to get better, marking the start of a long recovery that Pastores said he’s determined to conquer.
by Catharine Richert

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WHO report: Wildlife farms, not market, likely source of coronavirus pandemic

WHO report: Wildlife farms, not market, likely source of coronavirus pandemic

The coronavirus most likely did not originate at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, says a WHO report due Tuesday. But critics are questioning the independence of the investigative team.
by Michaeleen Doucleff and Suzette Lohmeyer

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