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Video: Coping with loneliness during the pandemic and holidays

Nov 25, 2020 05:24AM ● By Editor

Experts say people who live alone may be the most affected by loneliness. By Charmaine Nero of KARE 11 News -November 24, 2020

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Minnesota updates COVID-19 testing recommendations for dial-back period

Nov 22, 2020 02:39PM ● By Editor

As testing options expand, updated testing criteria can help Minnesotans evaluate when they should get tested and which option may be best. From the Minnesota Department of Health - November 20, 2020

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New therapy drug that decreases need for hospitalizations, emergency visits arrives in Minnesota

Nov 17, 2020 12:48PM ● By Editor

Bamlanivimab to be used for those at high risk of developing severe disease. From the Minnesota Department of Health - November 17, 2020

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CDC: Wear masks to protect yourself from the coronavirus, not only others

Nov 12, 2020 12:56PM ● By Editor

CDC cites growing evidence that even cloth masks can also reduce the amount of infectious droplets inhaled by the wearer. By Maria Godoy from Minnesota Public Radio News - November 11, 2020

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Video: Minnesota ICU nurse sounds alarm about rising COVID cases, hospitalizations

Oct 27, 2020 05:49AM ● By Editor

The president of the Minnesota Nurses Association says resources are becoming strained as a surge in COVID coincides with flu season and elective surgeries. By Kent Erdahl of KARE 11 News - October 26, 2020

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Minnesota breast cancer survival rates underscore importance of regular screening

Oct 26, 2020 12:59PM ● By Editor

From the Minnesota Department of Health - October 23, 2020

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Video: Families, therapist share advice for beating pandemic winter blues

Oct 26, 2020 06:38AM ● By Editor

Getting some sunlight, taking vitamin D and some supplements will help boost your mood. And putting down the phone is very helpful during these stressful times. By Richard Reeve of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - October 25, 2020

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Video: Shorter days, onset of winter weather signal difficult season for mental health

Oct 26, 2020 06:29AM ● By Editor

As temperatures get colder and days get gloomier, symptoms of seasonal affective disorder, better known as SAD, start to kick in. By Ben Henry of KSTP-TV Eyewitness News - October 25, 2020

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Several types of COVID tests are available in Minnesota. Here’s what you need to know.

Oct 25, 2020 06:49AM ● By Editor

Now that several types of testing are available across the state, how do you know which one to seek out? By Sara Porter and Catharine Richert from Minnesota Public Radio News - October 24, 2020

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Video: Doctors Warn Some Hand Sanitizers Can Be Toxic To Children

Oct 24, 2020 06:48AM ● By Editor

Since COVID-19 hit, the poison control center has had an explosion of call about kids swallowing sanitizer. By Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield of WCCO-TV - October 23, 2020

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