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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.

Netherlands 'going into lockdown again' to curb omicron

Netherlands 'going into lockdown again' to curb omicron

Nations across Europe moved to reimpose tougher measures to stem a new wave of COVID-19 infections spurred by the highly transmissible omicron variant, with the Netherlands leading the way by imposing a nationwide lockdown.
by The Associated Press

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Omicron could bring the worst surge of COVID yet in the U.S. — and fast

Omicron could bring the worst surge of COVID yet in the U.S. — and fast

Scientists are projecting the surge to peak in January. Just how massive it could be depends on how quickly Americans get boosted and change behavior to slow the spread.
by Rob Stein

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COVID-19 fears dash hopes for the holiday season — again

COVID-19 fears dash hopes for the holiday season — again

This year’s holiday season was supposed to be a do-over for last year’s subdued celebrations. Instead it’s turning into a redux of restrictions, cancellations and rising angst over the never-ending pandemic. 
by The Associated Press

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The scientist in Botswana who identified omicron was saddened by the world's reaction

The scientist in Botswana who identified omicron was saddened by the world's reaction

He and his team were stunned by the number of mutations. They felt they'd made a contribution by alerting the world to a dangerous variant. Then came the travel bans for residents of southern Africa.
by Melody Schrieber

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CDC narrows use of J&J vaccine due to concerns about rare blood clots

CDC narrows use of J&J vaccine due to concerns about rare blood clots

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention accepted advice from a panel of experts to recommend the use of the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines over the Johnson & Johnson jab, following growing concerns about rare blood clots.
by Vanessa Romo and Scott Hensley

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Jobless rate in Minn. hits pre-pandemic level

Jobless rate in Minn. hits pre-pandemic level

The unemployment rate is back to where it was prior to the imposition of COVID-19 precautions in Minnesota, but a key official says the pandemic recovery remains “jumpy.”
by Brian Bakst

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