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COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

The latest news, resources, guides and tips to help you stay up to date on the coronavirus pandemic.

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COVID-19 hospitalizations rise for fifth consecutive week in Minnesota

COVID-19 hospitalizations rise for fifth consecutive week in Minnesota

Over 150 people were admitted to hospitals throughout the state with COVID-19 during the week ending July 6. Preliminary data for the week ending July 13 already shows 155 COVID-19 admissions, which is five consecutive weeks of increases.
by Craig Helmstetter

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Where to find a COVID booster in Minnesota (and more booster questions, answered)

Where to find a COVID booster in Minnesota (and more booster questions, answered)

Federal officials have opened the door wide to people seeking COVID-19 boosters. Here’s where you can find one in Minnesota and what you should know about how they work.
by The Associated Press, MPR News Staff and NPR Staff

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COVID-19 trends are up and bird flu continues to increase in Minnesota

COVID-19 trends are up and bird flu continues to increase in Minnesota

About 20 Minnesotans per day are now being admitted to the state’s hospitals with COVID-19 — more than twice the daily average just one month ago — and wastewater measurements show a weekly increase of 46 percent in COVID-19 levels.
by Craig Helmstetter and Alyson Clary

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Harris hits the campaign trail in North Carolina as Biden isolates for COVID-19

Harris hits the campaign trail in North Carolina as Biden isolates for COVID-19

Vice President Harris is at the forefront of the Biden campaign’s efforts to counter-program the Republican convention today, with President Biden isolating at home for COVID-19.
by Deepa Shivaram

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Lost your vaccine card? Here’s how to prove you’re fully vaccinated

Lost your vaccine card? Here’s how to prove you’re fully vaccinated

More businesses and schools are requiring proof of vaccination for entry or for work. But what if you misplaced or threw away your paper card? You’ve got a few options. But whatever you do, don’t get a fake one off the internet.
by Mary Ellen Ritter

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Floodwaters and bird flu continue to rise in Minnesota, COVID remains low

Floodwaters and bird flu continue to rise in Minnesota, COVID remains low

Flood waters continue to rise in Minnesota rivers. In addition to the immediate danger presented by rising and rushing waters, floods also pose other health risks. Floodwater can contain downed power lines, human and livestock waste, other hazardous waste, and other debris that may not be visible.
by Alyson Clary and Elisabeth Gawthrop

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Remembering Minnesotans lost to COVID-19

Remembering Minnesotans lost to COVID-19

Through conversations with their family members, colleagues and close friends, MPR News is remembering the lives of the people we’ve lost, too soon, to COVID-19.

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Minnesota health officials keeping a close eye on COVID uptick

Minnesota health officials keeping a close eye on COVID uptick

Nationally, emergency room visits and hospitalizations tied to COVID-19 have climbed recently. A key Minnesota health official spoke with MPR News on the state of infections here.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Coronavirus FAQ: Is the 6-foot rule debunked? Or does distance still protect you?

Coronavirus FAQ: Is the 6-foot rule debunked? Or does distance still protect you?

At a congressional hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the CDC recommendation to stay 6 feet from others to ward off infection was not based on data. Does that mean keeping a distance won't protect you?

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Cows infected by bird flu in Minnesota, but human threat very low

Cows infected by bird flu in Minnesota, but human threat very low

The bird flu outbreak has impacted 17 million poultry across 26 states to date so far this year, 1.7 million of those affected poultry are in Minnesota. Threat to human health is very low, with only four known cases of human infection so far this year.
by Alyson Clary and Craig Helmstetter

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