COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

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January 12, 2021 5:31 AM

What 1919 teaches us about pent-up demand

A hundred years ago, a world war and a pandemic wreaked havoc on baseball and other industries. But pent-up demand helped them come roaring back.

by Greg Rosalsky

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January 12, 2021 5:30 AM

Jan. 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: Feds urge expanded vaccination; officials ask where's the vaccine

Minnesota officials reacted with caution Tuesday to the federal government’s call for states to expand the pool of people who should get priority for COVID-19 vaccinations, saying the feds weren’t yet backing up those calls with more vaccine deliveries.

by MPR News Staff

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January 12, 2021 5:18 AM

As Minn. rolls through first round of vaccinations, some providers worry about being left out

Minnesota is inching toward the last phase of its initial COVID-19 vaccinations. But some providers, like residential substance abuse treatment centers and mental health providers, say they’re still in the dark about when and where their staff will get the vaccine.

by Catharine Richert

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January 12, 2021 1:00 AM

Humankind documentary about compassionate care provided by nurses

During this coronavirus pandemic, health care providers have been called on to do heroic duty for long hours, day after day and month after month. This hour, you'll hear a Humankind documentary, “Compassionate Nurses,” about the skill and compassion involved in being a nurse — even in the best of times.

by MPR News Staff

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January 11, 2021 6:45 PM

2 gorillas in California contract the coronavirus

Gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park developed a cough last week. The apes were tested and found to have the virus. It may have come through a human staffer, despite precautions.

by Dustin Jones

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January 11, 2021 5:03 PM

Wisconsin health executive says vaccine rollout 'tested the nimbleness' of system

Vaccinations around the U.S. got off to a rocky start. But in Wisconsin, Dr. Jeff Bahr of Advocate Aurora Health says he's "very pleased" his system administered more than 30,000 doses in three weeks.

by Mary Louise Kelly

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January 11, 2021 3:34 PM

State Sen. Michelle Benson on vaccine rollout

The state passed a milestone last week, with more than 100,000 Minnesotans having received their first dose. But some say the process is not going quickly enough.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 11, 2021 3:00 PM

Minnesotans with disabilities wonder when they'll get COVID-19 vaccine

Vaccines would allow people with disabilities to regain important connections with family, friends, as well as return to work.

by Peter Cox

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January 11, 2021 12:10 PM

Minnesota's businesses reopen, again

On Monday, food, drink and entertainment venues were allowed to reopen with restrictions — again. How are business owners and employees feeling about the shifting of the rules? Plus, we look at the latest economic news with MPR News senior economic contributor Chris Farrell.

by Angela Davis, Karen Zamora and Arfie Ghedi

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January 11, 2021 7:00 AM

Oxygen, iPads and PPE: St. Cloud doctor treating COVID-19 patients recalls year of change

Central Minnesota, like much of the state, has edged close to crisis several times since the COVID-19 pandemic began, with hospital beds at a premium. Now, the pressure is beginning to ease, though health officials warn the state could swing quickly back into crisis.

by Kirsti Marohn

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