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May 7 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace falling; pandemic data steady

May 7 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace falling; pandemic data steady

State leaders say it’s crucial that unvaccinated Minnesota adults get their shots now as COVID-19 restrictions begin winding down over the next few weeks with all state government-ordered curbs and mask mandates likely ended by early June.
by MPR News Staff

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Banking on busy summer travel season, airlines add more flights and new routes

Banking on busy summer travel season, airlines add more flights and new routes

Amid a sudden surge in demand for domestic travel, especially to beach destinations and national parks, decimated airlines are adding service to new markets as they try to inch back to profitability.
by David Schaper

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A remote work revolution is underway — but not for everyone

A remote work revolution is underway — but not for everyone

It's not just tech companies embracing work-from-home for the post-pandemic era. But manufacturers like Ford also have to consider the huge swathes of their workforce that simply can't work remotely.
by Camila Domonoske

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Are you worn down and unfocused? You’re languishing

Are you worn down and unfocused? You’re languishing

Many people feel worn down and unfocused after a difficult year. Mental health experts have a name for the feeling — languishing. Host Angela Davis talked to a researcher and a therapist about how to deal with the cumulative toll of the COVID-19 pandemic, social unrest and other stresses of the year.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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New study estimates more than 900,000 people have died of COVID-19 in U.S.

New study estimates more than 900,000 people have died of COVID-19 in U.S.

The total, estimated by researchers at the University of Washington, is 57 percent higher than the official death toll. Worldwide, they said, COVID-19 deaths are nearing 7 million, twice the official total.
by Becky Sullivan

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Mask-wearing, capacity limits, closing times: What to know about MN's COVID restriction rollback

Mask-wearing, capacity limits, closing times: What to know about MN's COVID restriction rollback

For more than a year, Minnesota has been operating under some level of restrictions, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. But soon, most of those restrictions will be lifted. Here’s what you need to know.
by Dan Kraker

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Can COVID-19 vaccines affect your period?

Can COVID-19 vaccines affect your period?

It's not yet known if COVID-19 vaccines can affect your period, but researchers are starting to study the issue. If scientists do eventually find a link between the vaccine and short-term changes in bleeding, experts say that would be no reason to avoid getting vaccinated.
by The Associated Press

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Some question whether hospital visitation bans during pandemic were too strict

Some question whether hospital visitation bans during pandemic were too strict

For more than a year, people couldn't sit with loved ones as they died in hospitals. Those lonely deaths took a toll on families. Now some doctors are questioning whether the rules were too strict.
by Lesley McClurg

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Judge strikes down federal eviction moratorium, setting up high-stakes appeal

Judge strikes down federal eviction moratorium, setting up high-stakes appeal

A federal judge has ruled the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention overstepped its authority by issuing a nationwide moratorium on evictions. The fate of millions of renters rests on appeal.
by Chris Arnold

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