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COVID-19 danger: People with compromised immune systems are at risk

Mar 13, 2020 01:19PM ● By Editor

While the coronavirus presents a threat to everyone, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says those with weakened immune systems and older adults are at risk of becoming very sick from the virus. By Peter Cox of MPR News - March 13, 2020

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Who faces the greatest risk of severe illness from coronavirus?

Mar 05, 2020 06:30AM ● By Editor

By Nell Greenfieldboyce from Minnesota Public Radio News - March 4, 2020

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Minnesota experts: It’s time families plan for COVID-19 outbreak

Feb 25, 2020 07:22AM ● By Editor

Minnesota Department of Health infectious disease director Kris Ehresmann said it's very likely there will be outbreaks of the virus here. By Dan Gunderson of Minnesota Public Radio News - February 25, 2020

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2nd child dies of flu in Minnesota this season

Feb 21, 2020 07:03AM ● By Editor

Health Department senior epidemiologist Karen Martin said Minnesota's two deaths come at a time when the influenza season is at its peak. By Nancy Lebens of Minnesota Public Radio News - February 20, 2020

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Minnesota flu-related death toll rises to 48, MDH says

Feb 14, 2020 03:08PM ● By Editor

Six more people have died from flu-related illnesses in Minnesota, according to the latest weekly flu report from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH). From KSTP-TV - February 13, 2020

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For kids' coughs, trying swapping over-the-counter syrups for honey

Feb 10, 2020 07:09AM ● By Editor

What can desperate, sleep-starved parents give their kids? The answer might be already in the kitchen cupboard. By Selena Simmons-Duffin of National Public Radio News - February 9, 2020

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MN Department of Health reports 5 more flu-related deaths

Jan 31, 2020 05:39PM ● By Editor

A total of 36 Minnesotans have died this season, including one child. The median age of those who died is 76. From KAAL-TV - January 30, 2020

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Lab tests negative for coronavirus in 2 suspected Minnesota cases

Jan 28, 2020 06:47AM ● By Editor

Laboratory results from two possible Minnesota cases of coronavirus have come back negative, meaning that no cases from the December outbreak of the disease in Wuhan, China, have been confirmed here. By Tim Nelson of Minnesota Public Radio News - January 27, 2020

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How To Protect Yourself From Colds and the Flu While Traveling

Jan 15, 2020 07:30AM ● By Editor

There's one good way to have your long-anticipated vacation ruined before you even leave your departing city — contract a virus. Your risk of that happening is the highest when you fly. By Ally Hirschlag of The Weather Channel - Posted: January 15, 2020

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