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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.

Coronavirus FAQ: I had COVID. Should I get the vaccine?

Coronavirus FAQ: I had COVID. Should I get the vaccine?

While natural infection does seem to provide some immunity, studies suggest that it is short term. Vaccination, on the other hand, provides more robust immunity.
by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Case counts falling; vaccination pace crawling

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Case counts falling; vaccination pace crawling

Minnesota’s data continues to show a pandemic in retreat. New cases, known active cases and new hospital admissions are all down from the April surge. Yet, the effort to get the vast majority of Minnesota adults vaccinated is sputtering.
by MPR News Staff

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Looking for the heart of your community? Check out the library

Looking for the heart of your community? Check out the library

During the COVID-19 pandemic, libraries have served as lifelines for individuals and communities in need of support and connection. Guest host Chris Farrell explored the role of libraries today and the social services they provide in Minnesota and across the U.S.
by Chris Farrell, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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The CDC is gambling on relaxed mask rules to get more people vaccinated

The CDC is gambling on relaxed mask rules to get more people vaccinated

Fully vaccinated people got the green light last week to resume much of their lives without masks. Behavioral experts say that as an incentive to get more people vaccinated, it's far from a sure bet.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Businesses seek improved indoor air quality for returning workers

Businesses seek improved indoor air quality for returning workers

Many businesses preparing to bring back workers post-pandemic are looking at ways to improve inside air quality. Pulling in as much fresh air as possible and robustly filtering it can help prevent the spread of disease, including COVID-19.
by Mark Zdechlik

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May 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Case counts trending down; vaccinations crawl

May 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Case counts trending down; vaccinations crawl

Minnesota data continues to offer more evidence that COVID-19 is in retreat after a spring surge. Still, the vaccination pace continues to struggle for traction, raising concerns that hundreds of thousands of Minnesota adults might choose to go unvaccinated.
by MPR News Staff

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Feeling anxious about returning to post-pandemic society? You're not alone

Feeling anxious about returning to post-pandemic society? You're not alone

As people start to reemerge from isolation, there's a lot to navigate and relearn. Dr. Lucy McBride and theologian Ekemini Uwan field questions from listeners about how to navigate our new reality.
by Ari Shapiro, Kat Lonsdorf, Courtney Dorning and Emma Bowman

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‘A historic figure in Minnesota’: Kao Ly Ilean Her, a Hmong pioneer in education, law, and culture

‘A historic figure in Minnesota’: Kao Ly Ilean Her, a Hmong pioneer in education, law, and culture

Her’s huge legacy includes cultural festivals, leadership programs for Asian young women, and a groundbreaking post as a University of Minnesota Regent. Friends and family recall a woman who made her own path as a community leader.
by Tiffany Bui

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