COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

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January 6, 2021 11:00 AM

COVID-19 regulations in MN: What you need to know

Gov. Tim Walz extended some of the restrictions on businesses and social gathering that went into effect ahead of Thanksgiving. Other restrictions have been eased or lifted. Here’s what you need to know.

by MPR News Staff

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January 6, 2021 5:41 AM

For one woman in recovery, staying sober during a pandemic has been a lesson in resilience

For most of her adult life, sobriety has been hard for Heather Russell to maintain. When the pandemic hit, she worried she’d go back to drinking, after nearly a year of sobriety. Instead, Russell says 2020 was a lesson in tapping resilience she didn’t know she had.

by Catharine Richert

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January 6, 2021 5:30 AM

Jan. 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: 2K new cases, 67 deaths, dining limits announced

Gov. Tim Walz has announced changes to restrictions for indoor dining Wednesday. Minnesota’s current COVID-19 restrictions, including a ban on indoor dining, run through Sunday night. The new order came as Minnesota reported 67 additional deaths and 2,346 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday.

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January 6, 2021 5:26 AM

Indoor dining to resume next week; theaters and museums can also reopen

Starting Monday, restaurants and bars will be allowed to open at 50 percent capacity. Bowling alleys, movie theaters and museums can reopen at 25 percent capacity.

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January 5, 2021 5:42 PM

2021 Grammy Awards postponed due to coronavirus concerns

As Los Angeles experiences a significant increase in new COVID-19 infections, the Recording Academy and CBS have decided to postpone the annual music awards until March 14.

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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January 5, 2021 5:14 PM

How COVID-19 attacks the brain and may cause lasting damage

Severe cases of COVID-19 can injure the brain in ways that affect memory, thinking and mood for months after the infection is gone, new research hints. It may even raise the risk of Alzheimer's.

by Jon Hamilton

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January 5, 2021 4:01 PM

Fauci: U.S. could soon give 1 million vaccinations a day

The nation's top infectious disease expert says the U.S. could soon be doing a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start. But Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the next few weeks could be dangerous as the coronavirus surges.

by The Associated Press

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January 5, 2021 3:31 PM

What's next to stop COVID-19 spread in Minnesota?

Host Angela Davis was joined by state infectious disease director Kris Ehresmann to talk about the state’s next steps to combat the pandemic. The state continues to roll out the vaccine. Meanwhile, Gov. Tim Walz’s current restrictions on bars, restaurants and entertainment venues are set to expire on Jan. 10.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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January 5, 2021 3:19 PM

Legislature begins session facing pandemic, budget shortfall

Minnesota’s divided Legislature returned to action Tuesday for the start of a budget-writing session that is supposed to conclude in mid-May. As in last year’s special legislative sessions, COVID-19 is a central issue.

by Tim Pugmire