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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.

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Floodwaters and bird flu continue to rise in Minnesota, COVID remains low

Floodwaters and bird flu continue to rise in Minnesota, COVID remains low

Flood waters continue to rise in Minnesota rivers. In addition to the immediate danger presented by rising and rushing waters, floods also pose other health risks. Floodwater can contain downed power lines, human and livestock waste, other hazardous waste, and other debris that may not be visible.
by Alyson Clary and Elisabeth Gawthrop

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Where to find a COVID booster in Minnesota (and more booster questions, answered)

Where to find a COVID booster in Minnesota (and more booster questions, answered)

Federal officials have opened the door wide to people seeking COVID-19 boosters. Here’s where you can find one in Minnesota and what you should know about how they work.
by The Associated Press, MPR News Staff and NPR Staff

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Minnesota health officials keeping a close eye on COVID uptick

Minnesota health officials keeping a close eye on COVID uptick

Nationally, emergency room visits and hospitalizations tied to COVID-19 have climbed recently. A key Minnesota health official spoke with MPR News on the state of infections here.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Coronavirus FAQ: Is the 6-foot rule debunked? Or does distance still protect you?

Coronavirus FAQ: Is the 6-foot rule debunked? Or does distance still protect you?

At a congressional hearing, Dr. Anthony Fauci said the CDC recommendation to stay 6 feet from others to ward off infection was not based on data. Does that mean keeping a distance won't protect you?

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Lost your vaccine card? Here’s how to prove you’re fully vaccinated

Lost your vaccine card? Here’s how to prove you’re fully vaccinated

More businesses and schools are requiring proof of vaccination for entry or for work. But what if you misplaced or threw away your paper card? You’ve got a few options. But whatever you do, don’t get a fake one off the internet.
by Mary Ellen Ritter

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Cows infected by bird flu in Minnesota, but human threat very low

Cows infected by bird flu in Minnesota, but human threat very low

The bird flu outbreak has impacted 17 million poultry across 26 states to date so far this year, 1.7 million of those affected poultry are in Minnesota. Threat to human health is very low, with only four known cases of human infection so far this year.
by Alyson Clary and Craig Helmstetter

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Remembering Minnesotans lost to COVID-19

Remembering Minnesotans lost to COVID-19

Through conversations with their family members, colleagues and close friends, MPR News is remembering the lives of the people we’ve lost, too soon, to COVID-19.

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State agencies allowed pandemic cash to go to ineligible Minnesotans, Legislative Auditor finds 

State agencies allowed pandemic cash to go to ineligible Minnesotans, Legislative Auditor finds 

The Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor says the Department of Labor and Industry did not comply with some state requirements for the Frontline Worker Pay Program leading to many ineligible individuals getting paid pandemic-era funds.
by Erica Zurek

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What to make of the new COVID variants, FLiRT

What to make of the new COVID variants, FLiRT

Dr. Ashish Jha, the dean of the Brown University School of Public Health and former White House COVID-19 response coordinator, returned to All Things Considered to speak with host Ailsa Chang about what the new variants could bring.
by NPR Staff

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