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Electronic health records may be delaying COVID-19 vaccinations

Electronic health records may be delaying COVID-19 vaccinations

The same electronic systems used to record when patients get a physical or go to the ER are also used to log data when coronavirus vaccines are given. But the systems don't share information easily.
by Simone Popperl, Lisa Weiner and Noel King

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CDC study finds two masks are better than one vs. COVID-19

CDC study finds two masks are better than one vs. COVID-19

A new government study finds that wearing two masks can be better than one in protecting against the spread of the coronavirus. But health officials are stopping short of recommending that everyone double up.
by The Associated Press

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One Minn. health care provider using AI to prioritize patients for COVID-19 shots

One Minn. health care provider using AI to prioritize patients for COVID-19 shots

How should health care providers decide who gets to the front of the line for a coronavirus vaccine? The state Health Department has mostly left that decision up to individual providers, most of whom are prioritizing their patients based on age. Others are taking a more complicated approach. Experts say those choices raise important ethical and moral issues.
by Dan Gunderson

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Lost a job or income? Don't lose access to key tax credits

Lost a job or income? Don't lose access to key tax credits

Americans who lost their job or some of their income in 2020 should pay attention to a new, one-time provision that ensures they don't lose access to valuable tax credits as well. These credits could be key to getting a refund.
by The Associated Press

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Taxing time: How the pandemic will affect filing your taxes

Taxing time: How the pandemic will affect filing your taxes

Tax filing season will start a bit later and look a bit different this year. That's because the pandemic that defined 2020 has seeped into tax time as well. If you worked from home, received a relief payment, took on some gig work or filed unemployment benefits _ or someone filed a fake claim in your name _ there are things you need to be aware of. Likewise if you normally receive certain tax credits. The IRS will begin accepting tax returns on Feb. 12.
by The Associated Press

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Analysis: What's to blame for Minnesota's slow vaccination pace?

Analysis: What's to blame for Minnesota's slow vaccination pace?

After a one-time surge last month, Minnesota’s seen vaccinations trend the wrong way for eight straight days. MPR News data reporter David H. Montgomery digs into the numbers to break down what’s happening.
by David H. Montgomery

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Mobile ‘strike team’ brings COVID vaccine to the most vulnerable

Mobile ‘strike team’ brings COVID vaccine to the most vulnerable

Because of their age and their close living arrangements, the nuns at St. Benedict’s Monastery are at high risk from the coronavirus. But traveling to a clinic or hospital to get a vaccination would be a challenge for many of them. So, the vaccine came to them.
by Kirsti Marohn

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DFLers debate mask law while GOP seeks to undo Walz's COVID-19 powers

DFLers debate mask law while GOP seeks to undo Walz's COVID-19 powers

Minnesota lawmakers are taking a close and mostly partisan look at the emergency orders DFL Gov. Tim Walz began issuing last year in response to COVID-19. 
by Tim Pugmire

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Dems attempt to push through school funding, wage increase

Dems attempt to push through school funding, wage increase

House Democrats are muscling past Republicans on major portions of President Joe Biden’s pandemic plan, including a proposed $130 billion in school relief and a gradual increase of the federal minimum wage to $15 an hour. 
by The Associated Press

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