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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.

Michael Osterholm on how new COVID variants could change the pandemic's trajectory

Michael Osterholm on how new COVID variants could change the pandemic's trajectory

As vaccinations continue, new variants of the virus are spreading. Scientists worry that the vaccine could be less effective against these mutations and that infection rates might rise again if one of these variants becomes the dominant strain.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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New vaccine tool will tell Minnesotans when they're eligible for COVID shots

New vaccine tool will tell Minnesotans when they're eligible for COVID shots

The “vaccine connector” will alert Minnesotans of their eligibility, connect them to resources to schedule an appointment and provide information on nearby vaccination opportunities. Minnesotans will still have to make their own appointment to get a shot through a vaccine provider.
by Tim Nelson

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Feb. 18 update on COVID-19 in MN: Trends solid; vaccination pace ticks up

Feb. 18 update on COVID-19 in MN: Trends solid; vaccination pace ticks up

Minnesota’s COVID-19 numbers continue to show pandemic conditions improving to the point where the state will allow middle and high school buildings to reopen starting next week. The vaccination pace is improving modestly.
by MPR News Staff

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U.S. life expectancy drops a year in pandemic, most since WWII

U.S. life expectancy drops a year in pandemic, most since WWII

A new report finds that life expectancy in the United States dropped a staggering one year during the first half of 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic caused its first wave of deaths. Minorities suffered the biggest impact, with Black people losing nearly three years and Hispanics, nearly two years.
by The Associated Press

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For Ramsey County homeless, hotel rooms offer safe haven and hope amid the pandemic

For Ramsey County homeless, hotel rooms offer safe haven and hope amid the pandemic

Ramsey County officials say they have space for anyone experiencing homelessness to stay indoors. But the fallout from the pandemic is complicating the county's response.
by Nina Moini

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What growing up in a pandemic is doing to our youngest kids’ brains 

What growing up in a pandemic is doing to our youngest kids’ brains 

Could the stress of the pandemic affect children for years to come? Host Angela Davis talks to a research neurologist and a pediatrician about how early experiences influence brain development. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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White House announces expanded COVID testing, manufacturing and virus sequencing

White House announces expanded COVID testing, manufacturing and virus sequencing

The administration says there will only be a few million doses of Johnson & Johnson's vaccine available to distribute right away, assuming the company gets FDA authorization in the next few weeks.
by Laurel Wamsley

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U.S. government seizes over 10M phony N95 masks in COVID probe

U.S. government seizes over 10M phony N95 masks in COVID probe

Federal agents have seized more than 10 million fake 3M brand N95 masks in recent weeks, the result of an ongoing investigation into counterfeits sold in at least five states to hospitals, medical facilities and government agencies.
by The Associated Press

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Explainer: How will we know we've reached herd immunity?

Explainer: How will we know we've reached herd immunity?

Health officials around the world are racing to vaccinate enough people to stop the spread of COVID-19 — but what qualifies as “enough” is still an open question. Many experts say at least 70 percent of the population needs to be protected. Health officials will watch infection trends as vaccinations roll out. And restrictions are likely to begin relaxing long before herd immunity is reached.
by The Associated Press

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