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June 22 update on COVID-19 in MN: Worries grow as vaccinations, ER visits fall

June 22 update on COVID-19 in MN: Worries grow as vaccinations, ER visits fall

State health officials say they’re increasingly concerned that people with serious health problems who need emergency room care are not seeking that care because of COVID-19 concerns. They’re also alarmed by a drop in regular vaccinations, especially among kids.
by MPR News Staff

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The worrisome link between deforestation and disease

The worrisome link between deforestation and disease

Scientists say accelerating deforestation and development may increase the risk of pandemic diseases. The current economic crisis may also make that trend worse if more people cut down trees for fuel.
by Nathan Rott

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When crisis workers, not traditional police, respond to calls about mental health

When crisis workers, not traditional police, respond to calls about mental health

Police are often called on to respond to mental health emergencies. That could change, though, as cities across the country — including Minneapolis — consider defunding the police. What would an alternative model look like?
by Alisa Roth

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Yes, wearing masks helps. Here's why

Yes, wearing masks helps. Here's why

Politicians argue. Those opposed to mask mandates protest. But meanwhile, growing evidence shows that mask wearing is a critical tool in curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
by Maria Godoy

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June 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: 8 more deaths; number of completed tests passes 500,000

June 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: 8 more deaths; number of completed tests passes 500,000

State health officials reported eight more confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota and an uptick in the number of newly confirmed cases Sunday, as the total number of completed tests in the state surpassed 500,000.
by MPR News Staff

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The latest pandemic shortage: Banks running low on coins

The latest pandemic shortage: Banks running low on coins

In another sign of how the coronavirus is disrupting commerce, banks are running short of nickels, dimes and quarters. The Federal Reserve, which supplies banks, is having to ration change.
by Scott Horsley

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Ignoring warnings, Trump presses ahead with Tulsa rally

Ignoring warnings, Trump presses ahead with Tulsa rally

President Trump pressed ahead Saturday with a comeback rally amid a pandemic by declaring “the silent majority is stronger than ever before," but what was meant to be a show of political force was instead met with thousands of empty seats.
by The Associated Press

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