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National survey, some statewide metrics show Minnesotans seeing less COVID

National survey, some statewide metrics show Minnesotans seeing less COVID

Last week we presented the results of our reader survey, which indicated that many of you thought COVID-19 was circulating in your communities more in recent weeks than it had been at any other point in the past year. This week, we have the latest results of a more scientific poll – the Household Pulse Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Alyson Clary

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As pandemic rules expire, 100K Minnesotans could lose health coverage

As pandemic rules expire, 100K Minnesotans could lose health coverage

The number of Minnesotans on Medicaid grew by 300,000 people during the pandemic. Now the state has to determine who is still eligible and end coverage for those who aren’t.
by Tom Crann

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Official case reports suggest low COVID circulation in MN, but some readers report much more

Official case reports suggest low COVID circulation in MN, but some readers report much more

Thanks to the 313 of you who participated in our reader survey last week. Seventy-five percent of respondents said they had heard about a lot of COVID going around the past couple of weeks. Official case reports do not show any increase in case rates.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Alyson Clary

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Metrics show less COVID, but we want to hear your experience

Metrics show less COVID, but we want to hear your experience

The metrics this week don’t show much change in COVID activity compared to the last few weeks. Anecdotally, however, the APM Research Lab has been hearing about more cases than any time in the recent past. And, COVID-19 levels in wastewater — a potential early warning tool — are up across much of the state. So, we’re curious, have you been hearing about more COVID cases in your network of late?
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Alyson Clary

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Lawsuit over Walz pandemic powers will continue

Lawsuit over Walz pandemic powers will continue

Restrictions imposed by Gov. Tim Walz around COVID-19 have ended, but the Supreme Court has reinstated a case over his use of emergency authority.
by Brian Bakst

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Family caregivers of people with long COVID bear an extra burden

Family caregivers of people with long COVID bear an extra burden

When a case of COVID-19 morphs into the mysterious, chronic condition known as long COVID, the specialists, appointments, medications and daily need for family care can overwhelm everyone involved.
by Kat McGowan

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