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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.

A vaccine patch could someday be an ouchless option

A vaccine patch could someday be an ouchless option

Scientists around the world are working on a way to inject vaccines painlessly. The trick is to make the needles so small, they don't interact with the nerve endings that signal pain.
by Joe Palca

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Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?

Can employers make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory?

Experts say employers can make COVID-19 vaccination mandatory, with some exceptions. Employers generally have wide scope to make rules for the workplace, including safety measures. That doesn't necessarily mean you would get fired if you refuse, but you might need to sign a waiver or agree to work under specific conditions to limit any risk you might pose to yourself or others.
by The Associated Press

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Want a state parks pass with that COVID vaccine? Walz unveils incentive program

Want a state parks pass with that COVID vaccine? Walz unveils incentive program

The perks — including park passes, fishing licenses and tickets to the Minnesota State Fair — will be available to 100,000 people who get their first vaccine dose between now and the end of June.
by MPR News Staff

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May 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Pandemic data solid; Walz rolls out vaccination perks

May 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Pandemic data solid; Walz rolls out vaccination perks

Minnesota’s topped 600,000 total cases, but the current trends show the pandemic firmly in retreat. Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday afternoon offered park passes, fair tickets and other incentives intended to nudge unvaccinated Minnesotans to get their shots.
by MPR News Staff

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Ohio woman wins $1 million for being vaccinated

Ohio woman wins $1 million for being vaccinated

She won the first of five lottery drawings intended to boost vaccination levels in the state. People over 18 are eligible. Those under 18 can enter five drawings for full college scholarships.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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May 26 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz readies vaccination perks; new cases falling

May 26 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz readies vaccination perks; new cases falling

Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday will roll out a plan to offer state park passes, fishing licenses and other incentives to get unvaccinated Minnesotans to get their shots. Overall, state data continues to show the pandemic is in retreat.
by MPR News Staff

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United holds drawings for free flights for those who get the shot

United holds drawings for free flights for those who get the shot

Companies and state governments — in what is perhaps a mix of commercial interest and civic-minded altruism — are offering prizes to encourage vaccination. United Airlines is the latest to do so.
by Joe Hernandez

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