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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Signs surface of a Thanksgiving surge

Dec 03, 2021 12:19PM ● By Editor

Cook County Public Health reports 18 new COVID-19 cases were reported in Cook County in the last week bringing the case total to 341. From Minnesota Public Radio News - December 3, 2021

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What do we know about the omicron variant in Minnesota?

Dec 03, 2021 05:12AM ● By Editor

Given how little is known at this point about the new variant, health officials are saying that people should continue to use the same precautions they have throughout the pandemic — such as wearing masks, avoiding large crowds indoors and getting vaccinated. By Peter Cox of Minnesota Public Radio News - December 2, 2021

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Latest on COVID in MN: Omicron variant surfaces in Minnesota

Dec 02, 2021 06:07AM ● By Editor

The variant was discovered in a Hennepin County resident who’d traveled recently to New York City, the Minnesota Health Department said in a statement. From Minnesota Public Radio News - December 2, 2021

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Health Officials confirm first COVID-19 death in Cook County

Nov 30, 2021 04:09PM ● By Editor

Cook County was the last of Minnesota’s 87 counties to record a confirmed death due to COVID-19. Public Health and North Shore Health are unable to share additional details about the case due to medical privacy. From Cook County Public Health and North Shore Health - November 30, 2021

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Latest on COVID in MN: As death count rises, number of new cases drops week-over-week

Nov 27, 2021 05:33AM ● By Editor

There are some potential encouraging signs in the trajectory of the pandemic in Minnesota as the state enters the holiday season. Friday’s update showed 4,131 new COVID cases in Minnesota — still an alarmingly high number, but also a week-over-week decline in new cases. From Minnesota Public Radio News - November 26, 2021

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We are grateful on this Thanksgiving Day...

Nov 25, 2021 02:53AM ● By Editor

A Thanksgiving message for our friends, neighbors and communities from Boreal Community Media - Thanksgiving Day - November 25, 2021

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Demand surges for at-home rapid COVID tests ahead of holidays; doctors say they're too expensive

Nov 19, 2021 06:00AM ● By Editor

Online and in stores, prices for a two-pack of tests to do at home can range from $23.99 to $124.99. From Jennifer Hoff of KARE 11 News - November 18, 2021

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Video: Minnesota Department of Health prepared to expand COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility by end of week

Nov 17, 2021 04:51AM ● By Editor

MDH Commissioner Malcolm said MDH is concerned enough about the surge of COVID-19 in the state and believes it's urgent enough to make boosters available to every Minnesotan. From WDIO-TV - November 16, 2021

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COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations hit 2021 high; pandemic deaths top 9K

Nov 16, 2021 03:01PM ● By Editor

“Minnesota is now the fastest growing hot spot in the country” based on numbers of cases per 100,000 people, Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm told reporters Tuesday. From Minnesota Public Radio News - November 16, 2021

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COVID-19 in MN: Hospital needs hit 2021 highs as surge worsens

Nov 13, 2021 05:36AM ● By Editor

Active and newly reported cases are trending at levels not seen since mid-December. Hospitalizations are especially concerning right now. By Kirsti Marohn and David H. Montgomery from Minnesota Public Radio News - November 12, 2021

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