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Fauci voices cautious optimism about Moderna vaccine, calling trial 'quite promising'
Dr. Anthony Fauci says it's "conceivable" a coronavirus vaccine could be ready within months but cautions "when you're dealing with vaccines, there could be so many things that get in the way."
It was hailed as the 'Minnesota moonshot' — but why hasn’t antibody testing taken off?
One reason state health officials say they have been reticent to suggest widespread testing is reliability. In addition to the Mayo and University of Minnesota tests, private companies have also developed their own antibody testing. State officials say there are tests on the market that don’t produce reliable results.
Walz to give state employees promised raise
Lawmakers can only approve or reject the contracts, not modify them, Walz’s administration said Wednesday in a move certain to rile GOP leaders who wanted a hold on raises they view as unaffordable in the COVID-19 era.