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COVID-19 remains on high plateau in Minnesota

COVID-19 remains on high plateau in Minnesota

The levels of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths persist without the major increasing or decreasing trends that we’ve typically seen in past waves.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Craig Helmstetter

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Osterholm: There's a new COVID variant. Should we be worried?

Osterholm: There's a new COVID variant. Should we be worried?

There’s a new COVID-19 variant on the radar called BA 2.75. MPR News Reporter Catharine Richert talked with veteran epidemiologist Michael Osterholm about the latest insights.
by Cathy Wurzer, Catharine Richert and Simone Cazares

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Hundreds of couples didn't have a wedding due to COVID — until now

Hundreds of couples didn't have a wedding due to COVID — until now

There were older couples and younger ones, gay, straight and nonbinary couples, couples of different races and from different places, all joining together at Lincoln Center.
by Jessica Gould

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The dog days of COVID-19

The dog days of COVID-19

Hospitalizations continue their downward trend, but cases, which had been on a very slow decline, have now plateaued completely. This suggests we may not be out of the woods yet on this wave. On the other hand, CDC’s community level risk rating indicates the best conditions in Minnesota since April, and much of the state is seeing a slow decline in COVID levels in wastewater too.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Craig Helmstetter

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Dealing with the 'decide for yourself' phase of the pandemic

Dealing with the 'decide for yourself' phase of the pandemic

When it comes to current guidance on COVID-19, you may feel like you are on your own. The Atlantic’s science writer Ed Yong recently described it as the “figure it out yourself” phase of the pandemic. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Yong, and a community group in Minneapolis that is working to fill the gaps in information and aid.
by Samantha Matsumoto and Angela Davis

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COVID up 3 percent in Twin Cities wastewater, 9 Minn. counties high risk per CDC

COVID up 3 percent in Twin Cities wastewater, 9 Minn. counties high risk per CDC

This phase of COVID continues to hang around, but there is perhaps some hope in declining hospitalizations. And after a brief lull, CDC’s risk ratings are back on the rise in counties across the state.
by Elisabeth Gawthrop and Craig Helmstetter

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