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November 22, 2021 10:39 AM

Walz pledges National Guard help for nursing homes

Gov. Tim Walz said Monday he will deploy teams from the National Guard and pledged $50 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to help nursing homes in Minnesota deal with short staffing and other needs related to COVID-19.

by MPR News Staff

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November 22, 2021 5:44 AM

Why people with mental illness are at higher risk of COVID

Federal health officials have been urging adults with psychiatric conditions to get a booster shot to increase their COVID-19 protection. It turns out being mentally ill puts you at higher risk.

by Rhitu Chatterjee

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November 22, 2021 4:00 AM

More than 90% of federal workers have had a shot by Monday's COVID vaccine deadline

The White House says no disruptions to government operations are expected from the mandate, which President Joe Biden issued in September. Federal contractors have a January deadline.

by Tamara Keith

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November 22, 2021 4:00 AM

Rising breakthrough COVID-19 cases cause hassles, health worries

As more and more people are vaccinated against COVID-19 and their immunity wanes, breakthrough cases are rising. While it's still uncommon to get COVID-19 after vaccination, getting a breakthrough case can cause a ripple effect of hassle — from family logistics to financial worries.

by Catharine Richert

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November 20, 2021 1:48 PM

Protests erupt over COVID rules and lockdowns in Europe

Tens of thousands of protesters, many from far-right groups, marched through Vienna on Saturday after the Austrian government announced a nationwide lockdown to contain skyrocketing coronavirus infections. Demonstrations also took place in several other countries.

by The Associated Press

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November 20, 2021 7:15 AM

Welcoming family into your home for Thanksgiving? Here's how to keep COVID out

While many of us are ready to reboot our holiday traditions, COVID cases are once again rapidly climbing — with nearly 95,000 new cases a day. Experts warn we still need to keep COVID risk-reduction in mind.

by Allison Aubrey

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November 19, 2021 7:08 PM

Canada approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids

Health Canada authorized the shots for children ages 5 to 11 on Friday. And as in the U.S., the doses will be a third of the amount given to teens and adults.

by The Associated Press

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November 19, 2021 6:20 PM

'Black Panther' helps children become vaccine heroes at Mpls. school

A north Minneapolis school decided to take a superhero approach to vaccinating children against COVID-19. Volunteers wore costumes from the “Black Panther” Marvel movie and, in at least some cases, distracted the 5- to 11-year-olds.

by Sonja Kleven

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November 19, 2021 4:45 PM

Research sheds light on what's killing young people, especially boys and young men

Globally, boys and young men made up two-thirds of all deaths among young people in 2019. A recent report finds that many such deaths in this "neglected" age group are preventable.

by Joanne Silberner

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November 19, 2021 12:29 PM

A Minnesotan with Alzheimer's plans for death on her own terms

When Cheryl Hauser of Hopkins, Minn., was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, she made plans to eventually end her life on her own terms through a process called VSED, or voluntarily stopping eating and drinking, before the worst of the disease takes hold. Hauser and her daughter spoke with host Cathy Wurzer about the decision.

by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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