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So far, Minnesota avoids recent national uptick in COVID cases

So far, Minnesota avoids recent national uptick in COVID cases

Statewide COVID-19 cases mostly hold steady; so far avoiding the recent national uptick, CDC county-level risk assessments tick up a bit, and Among Asian Americans, Minnesota has the 2nd highest known COVID-19 death rate.
by Craig Helmstetter

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Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild symptoms'

Biden tests positive for COVID-19, has 'mild symptoms'

President Joe Biden tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday, underscoring the persistence of the highly contagious virus as new variants challenge the nation's efforts to resume normalcy after two and a half years of pandemic disruptions.
by The Associated Press

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Sen. Tina Smith tests positive for COVID

Sen. Tina Smith tests positive for COVID

Minnesota U.S. Senator Tina Smith says she's tested positive for COVID-19.
by Tim Nelson

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State government’s vax-or-test rule quietly expires

State government’s vax-or-test rule quietly expires

The policy that required state employees to prove vaccination or undergo weekly COVID-19 testing if they worked on site is no more. But other vaccination-related policies are still a source of friction.
by Brian Bakst

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CDC endorses more traditional Novavax COVID shot for adults

The CDC’s advisers unanimously endorsed the two-shot primary series. But several noted that it was important for regulators to clear a booster by the time, five or so months after their last dose, that Novavax recipients will need one.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. debates a summer booster for people under 50

U.S. debates a summer booster for people under 50

The Biden administration is considering expanding eligibility for a second COVID-19 booster to those under 50 to try to protect more people against the latest omicron surge.
by Rob Stein

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Long COVID patients turn to risky — and expensive — alternative treatments

Long COVID patients turn to risky — and expensive — alternative treatments

Long COVID is a relatively new concept in the medical world. Doctors don’t have all the answers about the disease, its symptoms, or — most importantly — its treatment yet. It’s caused a feeling of desperation that has led some to seek alternative and risky health treatments, just for a chance to feel like themselves again.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Time running out to apply for 'hero pay'

Time running out to apply for 'hero pay'

This Friday is the deadline for Minnesotans who worked on the front lines during the COVID-19 pandemic to apply for bonus pay from the state.
by Brian Bakst

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