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U.S. rushes to catch up in the race to detect mutant viruses

U.S. rushes to catch up in the race to detect mutant viruses

Despite its world-class medical system and its vaunted Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. fell behind in the race to detect dangerous coronavirus mutations. And it’s only now beginning to catch up. 
by The Associated Press

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U.S. virus deaths surpass 450K; daily toll is stubbornly high

U.S. virus deaths surpass 450K; daily toll is stubbornly high

The number of daily deaths remains stubbornly high at more than 3,000 a day, despite falling infections and the arrival of multiple vaccines. Infectious disease specialists expect deaths to start dropping soon, after new cases hit a peak right around the beginning of the year
by The Associated Press

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How has EMS changed during the pandemic?  

How has EMS changed during the pandemic?  

Across the state, first responders are facing shortages of staff and protective equipment as they struggle to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Wisconsin governor issues new mask mandate after GOP repeal

Wisconsin governor issues new mask mandate after GOP repeal

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says his priority is keeping people safe and that wearing a mask is the most basic way to do that. Republicans who voted to repeal the order say the Democratic governor has exceeded his authority by issuing new public health emergencies rather than having the Legislature approve extensions.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Orchestra announces $11.7 million deficit for fiscal 2020

Minnesota Orchestra announces $11.7 million deficit for fiscal 2020

COVID-19 cancellations of concerts and the orchestra’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the Symphony Ball, punched a hole in the organizations finances.
by Euan Kerr

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Digital race for COVID-19 vaccines leaves many seniors behind

Digital race for COVID-19 vaccines leaves many seniors behind

Glitchy websites, jammed phone lines and long lines outside clinics are complicating the vaccine rollout. And older Americans and those without caregivers and computer skills are at a disadvantage.
by Will Stone

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'Pouring money from my pocket': Mpls. skyway business owners worried about slow return when COVID relents

'Pouring money from my pocket': Mpls. skyway business owners worried about slow return when COVID relents

By one estimate, 3 out of 5 skyway-level businesses have closed, at least temporarily. Other restaurant and shop owners are hanging on in the hopes that COVID-19 vaccines will spark a rebound.
by Matt Sepic

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Wisconsin mother meets baby delivered during COVID-19 coma

Wisconsin mother meets baby delivered during COVID-19 coma

Nearly three months after Kelsey Townsend gave birth to her fourth child, the 32-year-old Wisconsin woman was finally face to face with her. Lucy, now bright-eyed and alert, flashed her a smile. 
by The Associated Press

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Wild 4th NHL team shut down for COVID-19 reasons

Wild 4th NHL team shut down for COVID-19 reasons

The National Hockey League now has four teams paused for virus-related reasons after the Minnesota Wild were shut down through at least Tuesday. The Wild now have six players on the league’s COVID-19 list and had their next four games postponed.
by The Associated Press

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