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Millions of Americans traveling for Thanksgiving, ignoring CDC advice

Millions of Americans traveling for Thanksgiving, ignoring CDC advice

More than 3 million people went through TSA airport security checkpoints this weekend. That's the most air travelers in one weekend since March, when the pandemic began.
by David Schaper

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Debunking pandemic myths

Debunking pandemic myths

Misinformation about COVID-19 is spreading along with the virus. How can you separate fact from falsehoods? 
by Kerri Miller

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Minnesota rolls out new app for COVID exposure alerts

Minnesota rolls out new app for COVID exposure alerts

The smartphone application is based on voluntary participation and is designed to alert people to potential exposure, although the technology is layered to avoid personally identifying users.
by Brian Bakst

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Pope Francis' book explores George Floyd, virus skeptics

Pope Francis' book explores George Floyd, virus skeptics

In a new book “Let Us Dream,” Pope Francis is supporting demands for racial justice in the wake of the U.S. police killing of George Floyd and is blasting COVID-19 skeptics and the media that spread their conspiracies.
by The Associated Press

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'They've learned what resiliency is': Football season ends early with COVID dial-back — and a few lessons

'They've learned what resiliency is': Football season ends early with COVID dial-back — and a few lessons

A high school football season that was first postponed until the spring, and then restarted late this fall, came to a sudden close on Friday. The state high school league squeezed in more than 80 games in the hours before new statewide restrictions meant to slow the spread of COVID-19 took effect.
by Dan Kraker and Derek Montgomery

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‘Vaccinations are the endgame’: State prepares to roll out first rounds of COVID-19 vaccines

‘Vaccinations are the endgame’: State prepares to roll out first rounds of COVID-19 vaccines

As two COVID-19 vaccines approach approval from the Food and Drug Administration, state officials ready their plan to distribute vaccines. They say getting most people the vaccine will be critical to snuffing out a virus that has killed thousands of Minnesotans.
by Catharine Richert

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Mask mandates work to slow spread of coronavirus, Kansas study finds

Mask mandates work to slow spread of coronavirus, Kansas study finds

When the state of Kansas issued a mask mandate, 81 counties opted out. Researchers found coronavirus infection rates rose sharply in the opt-out counties, while falling in those that required masks.
by Jane Greenhalgh

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3rd major COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective and cheaper

3rd major COVID-19 vaccine shown to be effective and cheaper

Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca says that late-stage trials showed its coronavirus vaccine was up to 90 percent effective, giving public health officials hope they may soon have access to a vaccine that is cheaper and easier to distribute than some of its rivals.
by The Associated Press

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Pandemic pet therapy: What's so special about a critter friend?

Pandemic pet therapy: What's so special about a critter friend?

"Relationships with animals are simple," notes one researcher. In a year when life feels fraught, pets have been healers, helping human companions get exercise, quell anxiety and make new friends.
by Patti Neighmond

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