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March 15, 2022 4:01 AM

Do masks in school affect kids' speech and social skills?

Scientists say that for most children, masks in school aren't a major obstacle to learning or socializing. Students in classrooms find other ways to connect.

by Jon Hamilton

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March 15, 2022 4:00 AM

Two years ago schools shut down around the world. These are the biggest impacts

In March 2020, we asked experts in school disruptions what the long-range effects might be as COVID-19 closed schools. How did those predictions pan out?

by Anya Kamenetz

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March 14, 2022 3:26 PM

The war in Ukraine and learning from Minnesotans who survived past wars

What can we learn about the effects of the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine from Minnesotans who fled war and torture? Guest host Chris Farrell speaks with a Ukrainian in Minnesota watching as the war destroys his homeland, the president of Refugees International and two therapists who help people recover from the trauma of war.

by Chris Farrell, Sarah Gelbard and Maja Beckstrom

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March 14, 2022 1:52 PM

Stroke rates are increasing among young people. Here's what you need to know

Hailey Bieber's blood clot in the brain shows that young people can experience stroke-like symptoms, too. And among young people, stroke rates are on the rise.

by Rina Torchinsky

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March 14, 2022 4:00 AM

Better air in classrooms matters beyond COVID. Here's why schools aren't there yet

Boosting ventilation and filtration not only lowers the risk of transmission, it's also linked to higher test scores and better health. But making upgrades is more complex than it sounds.

by Maria Godoy

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March 13, 2022 4:47 PM

Obama has tested positive for COVID

The former president said he tested positive for COVID-19. He has a scratchy throat "but am feeling fine otherwise." He said he is vaccinated and boosted.

by Rina Torchinsky

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March 13, 2022 4:00 AM

Some people aren't ready to stop masking, but it can be tough to go against the grain

Not everyone feels safe shedding COVID precautions. But it can be awkward being the only masked person in a room. Here's how to cope with the uncertainty of risk right now — and the peer pressure.

by Rob Stein

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March 11, 2022 3:35 PM

Coronavirus FAQ: What does endemic mean — and are we there yet?

Two years ago, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic. Now there's talk that we may be approaching a new stage for SARS-CoV-2. Let's unpack the word "endemic."

by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

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March 11, 2022 11:53 AM

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Hospital needs fall, viral spread recedes

Minnesota’s path out of the pandemic continues to brighten, with just over 300 COVID-19 patients in the hospital now and known, active cases trending at a seven-month low. The fall-winter surge appears to be mostly over.

by MPR News Staff