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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.

Flu shot uptake low in Minnesota; COVID levels up in Twin Cities region

Flu shot uptake low in Minnesota; COVID levels up in Twin Cities region

Minnesota’s overall COVID-19 situation remains relatively stable, but the latest data on metro wastewater and ICU admissions may mean those who are more vulnerable should take extra precautions.
by Alyson Clary and Elisabeth Gawthrop

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An art exhibit on the National Mall honors health care workers who died of COVID

An art exhibit on the National Mall honors health care workers who died of COVID

Art curator Susannah Perlman, who lost her mother to COVID-19, created the Hero Art Project on the National Mall to eternalize the smiles of other health care workers lost to the pandemic.
by Olivia Hampton

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ICE lifted its ban on family visits, but relatives still struggle to see loved ones

ICE lifted its ban on family visits, but relatives still struggle to see loved ones

Individual facilities, which are often private and for-profit, have the authority to limit visits over COVID concerns. But immigrant advocates question whether the decisions are made in good faith.
by Juliana Kim

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Minnesota has avoided a fall COVID surge, but the flu and RSV remain

Minnesota has avoided a fall COVID surge, but the flu and RSV remain

With COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths largely flat again in this week’s data — and with the weather clearly telling us that we have now entered winter — we can safely say that Minnesota has avoided the fall surge that the state experienced in the two previous years.  
by Alyson Clary and Craig Helmstetter

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Jan Malcolm reflects on tenure as health commissioner

Jan Malcolm reflects on tenure as health commissioner

After nine years, Jan Malcolm says she plans to retire after a long career in public service. She led the state through the COVID-19 pandemic as health commissioner.
by Cathy Wurzer, Catharine Richert and Melissa Townsend

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