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How to tell a real COVID-19 contact tracer's call from a scammer's

Aug 20, 2020 06:28AM ● By Editor

By Julie Appleby from Minnesota Public Radio News - August 20, 2020

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How bars are fueling COVID-19 outbreaks

Aug 18, 2020 05:59AM ● By Editor

By Will Stone of National Public Radio News - August 18, 2020

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‘The Virus Has A Vote’: Minnesota Homeland Security Director About COVID-19 six months On

Aug 14, 2020 06:37AM ● By Editor

From stockpiling PPE, to a testing capacity of 20,000 people a day, and preparing an alternate care site in Roseville to handle non-COVID cases if hospitals would run out of room. By Liz Collin of WCCO-TV - August 14, 2020

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An Essential List of Every Item to Pack in an Emergency Preparedness Kit

Aug 12, 2020 07:48AM ● By Editor

Having a disaster survival kit in your home doesn't make you a doomsday prepper, just smart. By Ann Shields of Good housekeeping - August 11, 2020

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Winter is coming: Why America's window of opportunity to beat back Covid-19 is closing

Aug 11, 2020 08:30PM ● By Editor

“I think November, December, January, February are going to be tough months in this country without a vaccine,” said Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Diseases Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. By Helen Branswell of Stat.com - August 11, 2020

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Travel Smart in a COVID-19 World

Aug 11, 2020 09:43AM ● By Editor

Many Americans’ summer vacation plans have been delayed or canceled due to safety concerns. Making time for a mental break is important as individuals attempt to manage ongoing stress related to COVID-19. From Boreal Community Media - Posted: August 11, 2020

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Video: New guidelines for visiting Minnesota long-term care facilities

Aug 11, 2020 06:10AM ● By Editor

The Minnesota Department of Health has new plans for how facilities should handle visitors. By Baihly Warfield from WDIO-TV - August 11, 2020

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Video: Minnesota 1 of 4 states in pilot group to plan roll out of COVID-19 vaccine

Aug 04, 2020 06:48AM ● By Editor

Minnesota is one of four states selected by the federal government to be part of a pilot group looking at how to roll out a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. From KMSP-TV - August 4, 2020

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Minnesota’s mask mandate: What you need to know

Aug 03, 2020 09:45AM ● By Editor

Here’s what you need to know about the mandate and how face coverings help to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Where am I required to wear a mask? By Dan Kraker and Sara Porter of Minnesota Public Radio News - Posted: August 3, 2020

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3 Tips to Support Your Pet's Immune System

Aug 03, 2020 09:33AM ● By Editor

Up to 70% of a pet’s immune system is contained within his or her digestive system. From Boreal Community Media - Posted: August 3, 2020

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