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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.

FDA expected to authorize new omicron-specific COVID boosters this week

FDA expected to authorize new omicron-specific COVID boosters this week

The Food and Drug Administration is planning to authorize a new generation of COVID-19 boosters this week that for the first time will target the omicron variant.
by Rob Stein

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COVID trends are mostly flat, but proceed with caution

COVID trends are mostly flat, but proceed with caution

With tens of thousands of Minnesotans getting together daily at the State Fair, and millions of students returning to school in the near future, we wish that the data showed vanishing COVID-19 risks. But, as the graphs and maps below continue to show, that is not the case.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Craig Helmstetter

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Moderna sues Pfizer over patents behind COVID-19 vaccine

Moderna sues Pfizer over patents behind COVID-19 vaccine

COVID-19 vaccine maker Moderna is suing its main competitors Pfizer and the German drugmaker BioNTech, accusing the rivals of copying Moderna’s technology in order to make their own vaccine. 
by The Associated Press

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Pfizer asks FDA to greenlight new omicron booster shots, which could arrive this fall

Pfizer asks FDA to greenlight new omicron booster shots, which could arrive this fall

Pfizer has submitted data on its bivalent COVID-19 booster shot that specifically targets the latest omicron subvariants. If authorized, the company says the shots could be ready as soon as September.
by Pien Huang and Will Stone

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Fauci to step down in December after decades of public service

Fauci to step down in December after decades of public service

Dr. Anthony Fauci helped guide the U.S. through the COVID crisis, and earlier in his career played a key role in the response to AIDS. He has served under seven presidents.
by Richard Harris

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CDC notches up Twin Cities’ COVID risk rating heading into ‘the Great Minnesota Get-Together’

CDC notches up Twin Cities’ COVID risk rating heading into ‘the Great Minnesota Get-Together’

This week the CDC has colored the state’s biggest population center yellow, signaling “medium” risk. Hopefully the risk won’t go up further as we look ahead to the opening of the State Fair next week. Here’s what you need to know about the latest data.
by Craig Helmstetter

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Despite what it seems, the COVID pandemic isn't over yet

Despite what it seems, the COVID pandemic isn't over yet

The COVID-19 pandemic is still here. Mayo Clinic's Greg Poland talked with Cathy Wurzer about the different subvariants, masking and how to best avoid COVID. Check out our website for the latest COVID coverage in the state.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn, Melissa Townsend and Sam Stroozas

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