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Video: COVID-19 testing kicks off in Duluth, other MN cities

May 24, 2020 06:50AM ● By Editor

On Saturday, the Minnesota National Guard began COVID-19 testing at six locations across the state, including in Duluth. The testing was free and open to all Minnesotans. It will continue Sunday and Monday, or until supplies run out. By Emily Ness of WDIO-TV - May 24, 2020

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Video: Differentiating between symptoms of COVID-19 and seasonal allergies

May 06, 2020 05:48AM ● By Editor

Allergy sufferers also should not experience the body aches that may come with the new coronavirus. And Monson said the virus would probably come on quicker than allergies. By Baihly Warfield from WDIO-TV - May 6, 2020

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While at home, take a Red Cross on-line course to learn how to respond to emergencies

Apr 19, 2020 10:15AM ● By Editor

Designed by experts, our online-only classes provide an interactive and engaging method to learning essential safety and preparedness information and skills. From The American Red Cross - April 19, 2020

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When a patient really needs to open wide, but the dental office is closed

Apr 16, 2020 05:55AM ● By Editor

Many dental offices have been shut since Gov. Tim Walz ordered a temporary halt to routine and elective dental care as part of Minnesota’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. By Mark Zdechlik of Minnesota Public Radio News - April 16, 2020

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Community health centers fear extinction just as need rises

Apr 14, 2020 06:38AM ● By Editor

Sawtooth Mountain Clinic in Grand Marais is one of seventeen Community Health Centers in Minnesota. By Frederick Melo of The St. Paul Pioneer Press - April 13, 2020

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Therapists forge ahead with telehealth — not knowing if they'll be paid

Apr 08, 2020 06:46AM ● By Editor

Insurance companies covered telehealth before the pandemic, but the rules were complicated and strict. The provider had to be in an office and so did the patient. It had to be done over special platforms, not just a plain old telephone. By Alisa Roth of Minnesota Public Radio News - April 8, 2020

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Sawtooth Mountain Clinic making significant preparations during COVID-19 emergency

Mar 31, 2020 09:23PM ● By Editor

New procedures in virtually all aspects of clinic operations in place to prepare for COVID-19. From Sawtooth Mountain Clinic - March 31, 2020

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Cook County healthcare facilities update COVID-19 face mask template

Mar 30, 2020 11:14AM ● By Editor

Cook County’s healthcare facilities have updated the pattern recommended for COVID-19 hand sewn protective masks. From Cook County Minnesota - March 30, 2020

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Update on COVID-19 in Minnesota: 52 new cases, 4 dead, more expected

Mar 28, 2020 06:45AM ● By Editor

The Health Department reported four Minnesotans had died in the pandemic, up from two Thursday. From Minnesota Public Radio News - March 27, 2020

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Update on COVID-19 in Minnesota: 52 new cases, 4 dead, more expected

Mar 28, 2020 06:45AM ● By Editor

The Health Department reported four Minnesotans had died in the pandemic, up from two Thursday. From Minnesota Public Radio News - March 27, 2020

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