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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 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.
The summer slide — when students lose some of what they’ve learned over the summer months — is being compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic. What can be done about it?
After three months with much of the country working from home, many employers and their workers say the benefits of remote work — cost savings and a more relaxed atmosphere — outweigh the drawbacks.
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.
Scientists say accelerating deforestation and development may increase the risk of pandemic diseases. The current economic crisis may also make that trend worse if more people cut down trees for fuel.
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.
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.