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Police clear last remaining protesters from key bridge between the U.S. and Canada

Police clear last remaining protesters from key bridge between the U.S. and Canada

After an Ontario court ordered the blockade to end Friday evening, Canadian police arrested protesters and towed vehicles to clear the Ambassador Bridge. It was not clear when the bridge would reopen.
by Becky Sullivan

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Before COVID, TB was the world's worst pathogen. It's still a 'monster' killer

Before COVID, TB was the world's worst pathogen. It's still a 'monster' killer

It was under control. And then it wasn't. In her new book “Phantom Plague: How Tuberculosis Shaped History,” VIdya Krishnan shows how "we repeat the same disease-spreading mistakes over and over."
by Susan Brink

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Police work to remove protesters at the busiest crossing at the U.S.-Canada border

Police work to remove protesters at the busiest crossing at the U.S.-Canada border

Demonstrators at the Ambassador Bridge had defied warnings to end a blockade that disrupted the flow of goods and forced the auto industry on both sides to roll back production.
by The Associated Press

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The FDA postpones a highly anticipated meeting on the Pfizer vaccine for young kids

The FDA postpones a highly anticipated meeting on the Pfizer vaccine for young kids

"We believe additional information regarding the ongoing evaluation of a third dose should be considered as part of our decision-making for potential authorization," FDA officials said in a statement.
by Scott Hensley

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Latest on COVID in MN: Case counts, ICU needs falling as omicron ebbs

Latest on COVID in MN: Case counts, ICU needs falling as omicron ebbs

The newest numbers build on recent evidence of an ebb in the pandemic wave that slammed Minnesota following the end-of-year holidays. Public health leaders continue to plead for vigilance against the virus.
by MPR News Staff

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Bob Saget's death shows how dangerous an untreated head injury can be, experts say

Bob Saget's death shows how dangerous an untreated head injury can be, experts say

Actor and comedian Bob Saget's death was caused by a blow to the head that he appeared to ignore before going to bed. Medical experts say you should always seek care if you experience a head trauma.
by Jonathan Franklin

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Here's why mask mandates are falling across the U.S.

Here's why mask mandates are falling across the U.S.

The CDC still recommends masks in indoor settings, with stronger masks such as N95s or KN95s as the best options. State officials say the main reason for easing mandates is the downturn in hospitalizations and infections, even in places that have the most stringent rules. 
by The Associated Press

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Osterholm: COVID conditions better, but virus 'not done with us'

Osterholm: COVID conditions better, but virus 'not done with us'

The latest COVID surge is ebbing, but the ongoing lack of trust around public health may bring a future crisis, Michael Osterholm tells MPR News. “A public health mandate only works if people are willing to do it, and what you’re seeing is a general rebellion right now against this.”
by Cathy Wurzer, Kelly Gordon and Lindsay Guentzel

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