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Oct. 26 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz calls for 'goal-line stand' on virus amid surge
As Minnesota’s COVID-19 numbers continue to move swiftly in the wrong direction, Gov. Tim Walz on Monday implored Minnesotans to do more to stem the disease’s rampant spread while his top health officials urged people to rethink plans for large holiday gatherings.
Election stress getting to you? 4 ways to keep calm
Doomscrolling much? Nearly 70 percent of Americans report feeling stressed about politics. We're sleepless and irritable, and our heads hurt. Here's how some of your fellow Americans are coping.
Minn. nursing homes in rural areas see staff shortages worsen with COVID-19
Facilities caring for older adults are struggling with low staffing levels, as COVID-19 makes an ongoing problem even worse. Nursing home operators say they’re scrambling to make sure they have enough nurses and others to ensure the safety and well-being of residents.
Europe imposes new restrictions as COVID-19 cases soar
Amid a second wave of coronavirus infections, many European countries are introducing curfews and lockdowns.
Health experts question Pence campaigning as essential work
Health policy specialists on Sunday questioned White House officials' claim that federal rules on essential workers allow Vice President Mike Pence to continue to campaign and not quarantine himself after being exposed to the coronavirus.
Top Trump aide says 'we're not going to control the pandemic'
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, pressed to explain why the pandemic cannot be reined in, said, “Because it is a contagious virus just like the flu.” He said the government was focused on getting effective therapeutics and vaccines to market.
Pence to keep up travel despite contact with infected aide
Vice President Mike Pence plans to maintain an aggressive campaign schedule this week — including a stop in Minnesota — despite an apparent outbreak of the coronavirus among his senior aides, the White House said.
Several types of COVID tests are available in Minnesota. Here’s what you need to know.
State health officials have said from the beginning that testing is essential to understanding the scope and impacts of the coronavirus across Minnesota. And on the individual level, it’s a helpful tool for navigating life in the pandemic. Here’s a breakdown of the kinds of tests available in the state, when you should seek one out — and what happens next.