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MDH's Kris Ehresmann on omicron variant, holiday travel in Minnesota

MDH's Kris Ehresmann on omicron variant, holiday travel in Minnesota

As omicron surges and we wait to see the impact of holiday travel on COVID-19 case numbers, Minnesota Department of Health infectious disease director Kris Ehresmann joined host Cathy Wurzer with the latest on the pandemic in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ariana Rosas

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Omicron is spreading quickly, but fewer of the infected are ending up in the hospital

Omicron is spreading quickly, but fewer of the infected are ending up in the hospital

As the omicron variant coronavirus spreads rapidly, one positive is that a smaller percentage of infected people are winding up in the hospital with COVID-19 symptoms compared to earlier strains.
by Scott Neuman

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Maternity homes coming back, including Minnesota facility

Maternity homes that once assisted women in the 60s and 70s provide a home-like environment for expectant mothers and mothers with infants. They’re making a comeback with 300 homes now in existence nationwide.

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5 years later, researchers assess how children exposed to Zika are developing

5 years later, researchers assess how children exposed to Zika are developing

Subtle developmental differences in children whose brains seemed normal at birth underscore the need to follow children long-term — a lesson that may be key for babies exposed to COVID-19.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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Federal program offers families cash to cover COVID-19 funeral costs

Federal program offers families cash to cover COVID-19 funeral costs

Families who have lost loved ones to COVID can apply for reimbursement from the federal government for up to $9,000 in funeral expenses. It’s clear many families who are eligible for reimbursement have yet to take advantage of the benefit.
by The Associated Press

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Hundreds more flights canceled in U.S. because of staff shortages

Hundreds more flights canceled in U.S. because of staff shortages

Airlines canceled hundreds more flights Sunday, citing staffing problems tied to COVID-19, as the nation's travel woes extended beyond Christmas, with no clear indication when normal schedules would resume.
by The Associated Press

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Flight cancellations drag on as airlines are short-staffed on holiday weekend

Flight cancellations drag on as airlines are short-staffed on holiday weekend

Airlines continued to cancel hundreds of flights Saturday due to staffing issues tied to COVID-19, disrupting holiday celebrations during one of the busiest travel times of the year. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport reported more than 30 canceled flights.
by The Associated Press

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On Christmas, pope prays for pandemic's end, peace dialogues

On Christmas, pope prays for pandemic's end, peace dialogues

Pope Francis prayed Saturday for an end to the coronavirus pandemic, using his Christmas Day address to urge health care for all, vaccines for the poor and for dialogue to prevail in resolving the world’s conflicts.
by The Associated Press

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