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COVID-19 in MN: School cases accelerating as latest wave grinds higher

COVID-19 in MN: School cases accelerating as latest wave grinds higher

“We’ve been a little encouraged that the rate of (case) increase seems to be slowing down, but we’re still seeing increases,” Minnesota’s health commissioner said Wednesday. Officials say new cases tied to schools have jumped compared to last week.
by MPR News Staff

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Most states have cut back public health powers amid pandemic

Most states have cut back public health powers amid pandemic

A review of hundreds of pieces of legislation across the United States shows that Republican legislators in more than half of the states are taking away the powers state and local officials use to protect the public against infectious diseases.
by The Associated Press

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How is back to school going in Minnesota?

How is back to school going in Minnesota?

The third year of pandemic schooling is now well underway in districts across the state. This year is already shaping up to be markedly different than last year. MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman checked in with families and school leaders to learn more about the start of classes.
by Elizabeth Shockman and Cathy Wurzer

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Becoming a caregiving partner

Becoming a caregiving partner

When Lynette Lamb’s husband had a stroke at 45, it changed his life — and hers. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the Minneapolis author about facing the future when you become a caregiver overnight.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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COVID-19 cases climbing, wiping out months of progress

COVID-19 cases climbing, wiping out months of progress

COVID-19 deaths and cases in the U.S. have climbed back to where they were over the winter, wiping out months of progress and potentially bolstering President Joe Biden’s argument for sweeping new vaccination requirements.
by The Associated Press

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Census: Relief payments staved off hardship in COVID crash

Census: Relief payments staved off hardship in COVID crash

The share of Americans living in poverty rose slightly as the COVID-19 pandemic shook the economy last year, but massive relief payments pumped out by Congress eased hardship for many, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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This doctor spread false information about COVID. She still kept her medical license

This doctor spread false information about COVID. She still kept her medical license

Simone Gold isn't alone. NPR found other physicians who retained their licenses despite spreading misinformation online and to the media about effective COVID-19 vaccines and unproven treatments.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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