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New studies find evidence of 'superhuman' immunity to COVID-19 in some individuals

New studies find evidence of 'superhuman' immunity to COVID-19 in some individuals

That's how one scientist describes the findings of a series of studies looking at the antibodies created by individuals who were infected by the virus and then had an mRNA vaccine.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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Minnesota colleges' prerequisite: COVID vaccinations for students

Minnesota colleges' prerequisite: COVID vaccinations for students

As students head back to campus, many Minnesota colleges and universities are requiring students be vaccinated against COVID-19. The vaccines mean an added layer of protection that campuses didn't have last fall.
by Peter Cox

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First responders nationwide resist COVID vaccine mandates

First responders nationwide resist COVID vaccine mandates

The resurgence of COVID-19 this summer and the national debate over vaccine requirements have created a fraught situation for the nation’s first responders, who are dying in larger numbers but pushing back against mandates.
by The Associated Press

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Millions lose jobless benefits Monday. It doesn't mean they'll be rushing back to work

Millions lose jobless benefits Monday. It doesn't mean they'll be rushing back to work

Enhanced unemployment benefits launched during the pandemic expire Monday, cutting a vital lifeline for millions of jobless Americans. Research suggests most will not find work right away.
by Scott Horsley

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Across the COVID-ravaged South, high-level life support is difficult to find

Across the COVID-ravaged South, high-level life support is difficult to find

ECMO, the highest level of mechanical life support, functions as a temporary heart and lungs for some of COVID-19's sickest patients. But the waitlist is too long for many patients who need it.
by Blake Farmer

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State of Minnesota opening two more COVID testing sites as demand increases

State of Minnesota opening two more COVID testing sites as demand increases

Rising COVID case counts in recent weeks are bringing more demand for testing. The state will open a COVID testing site at the Minneapolis Convention Center on Wednesday, and another at the former YMCA in Lino Lakes on Sept. 13.
by MPR News Staff

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Pandemic pay panel won't make Labor Day deadline

Pandemic pay panel won't make Labor Day deadline

The goal of having a plan for splitting up $250 million for Minnesota’s pandemic frontline workers by Labor Day won’t come to pass. A nine-member working group is striving for unanimous agreement.
by Brian Bakst

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Until 2023? Parts shortage forecast to keep auto prices sky-high

Until 2023? Parts shortage forecast to keep auto prices sky-high

A surge in COVID-19 cases from the delta variant in several Asian countries that are the main producers of auto-grade chips is worsening the supply shortage. Analysts say that means record-high consumer prices for vehicles will extend into next year.
by The Associated Press

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