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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.

Feb. 9 update on COVID-19 in MN: Pandemic picture improves, vaccination pace doesn't

Feb. 9 update on COVID-19 in MN: Pandemic picture improves, vaccination pace doesn't

Minnesota’s COVID-19 numbers have settled into a good news, bad news groove. Tuesday’s data shows the disease trends continuing to brighten but the state still struggling to gain traction on the pace of vaccinations.
by MPR News Staff

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‌For‌ ‌those‌ ‌with‌ ‌underlying‌ ‌health‌ ‌conditions,‌ ‌getting‌ ‌a‌ ‌COVID vaccine‌ ‌remains‌ ‌elusive

‌For‌ ‌those‌ ‌with‌ ‌underlying‌ ‌health‌ ‌conditions,‌ ‌getting‌ ‌a‌ ‌COVID vaccine‌ ‌remains‌ ‌elusive

As Minnesota receives more shots and expands vaccine access, many people with underlying health conditions that may put them at higher risk of getting a severe case of COVID-19 are wondering when it will be their turn to get a shot.
by Catharine Richert

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Around the U.S., schools plan for potential of remote learning into the fall

Around the U.S., schools plan for potential of remote learning into the fall

After seeing two academic years thrown off course by the pandemic, school leaders around the country are planning for the possibility of more distance learning next fall at the start of yet another school year.
by The Associated Press

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Washington hospitals find counterfeits in 3M mask supplies

Washington hospitals find counterfeits in 3M mask supplies

Dozens of Washington state hospitals learned N95 respirator masks believed to be purchased from 3M Company are counterfeits that were not manufactured by the company.
by The Associated Press

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‘A societal domino issue’: Advocates say help for child care providers key to economic recovery

‘A societal domino issue’: Advocates say help for child care providers key to economic recovery

Almost a year into the pandemic, many Minnesota child care providers are losing money — and some are in danger of closing. Advocates say ongoing state and federal help is needed to prop up the “industry that supports all other industries.”
by Elizabeth Shockman

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My mother got vaccinated. Is it now safe to go visit?

My mother got vaccinated. Is it now safe to go visit?

I haven't seen my mother in over a year. I was going to visit in April to celebrate her 90th birthday, but the pandemic put that on hold. Now that she's been vaccinated is it time for the birthday hug?
by Jane Greenhalgh

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