COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

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June 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths approach 1,400; ICU cases stable
The newest counts come a day after Minnesota health officials said they’re increasingly concerned that people with serious health problems who need emergency room care are not seeking that care amid COVID-19 fears.
Black Medicare patients with COVID-19 nearly 4 times as likely to end up in hospital
Black Americans enrolled in Medicare were hospitalized with the disease at rates nearly four times higher than their white counterparts, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
June 22 update on COVID-19 in MN: Worries grow as vaccinations, ER visits fall
State health officials say they’re increasingly concerned that people with serious health problems who need emergency room care are not seeking that care because of COVID-19 concerns. They’re also alarmed by a drop in regular vaccinations, especially among kids.
Yes, wearing masks helps. Here's why
Politicians argue. Those opposed to mask mandates protest. But meanwhile, growing evidence shows that mask wearing is a critical tool in curbing the spread of the coronavirus.
June 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: 8 more deaths; number of completed tests passes 500,000
State health officials reported eight more confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota and an uptick in the number of newly confirmed cases Sunday, as the total number of completed tests in the state surpassed 500,000.