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CVS to offer in-store mental health counseling

CVS to offer in-store mental health counseling

As the number of people seeking therapy soars during the pandemic, CVS has begun testing a model to offer counseling services in its stores. It hopes to reduce costs for both patients and itself.
by Yuki Noguchi

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Shopping, vaccinations power an economy heading to its fastest growth since 1984

Shopping, vaccinations power an economy heading to its fastest growth since 1984

The U.S. economy grew at a rapid pace in the first three months of the year as more people got vaccinated and the federal government pumped hundreds of billions of dollars into people's pockets.
by Scott Horsley

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April 29 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases trending down; vaccination urgency remains

April 29 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases trending down; vaccination urgency remains

Minnesota’s COVID-19 picture continues to improve as the current case wave crests. Officials on Thursday also said they’ve confirmed 22 cases linked to recent protests in Brooklyn Center, half of them in law enforcement.
by MPR News Staff

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Where does Minnesota stand in the hunt for herd immunity?

Where does Minnesota stand in the hunt for herd immunity?

Host Angela Davis talked to two public health experts about the hurdles Minnesota faces when it comes to COVID-19 vaccination rates, availability and inequities. Plus, senior reporter Catharine Richert stopped by to discuss the latest pandemic headlines.
by Angela Davis, Lindsay Guentzel and Catharine Richert

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Survey finds student learning, mental health suffered during pandemic

Survey finds student learning, mental health suffered during pandemic

A new survey from University of Minnesota researchers finds that Minnesota students in grades 6 through 12 managed to learn despite dramatic pandemic-related school changes. But their rate of learning was perceived to be lower than before COVID-19 and their mental health was challenged.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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The risk of COVID-19 spread for children and students

The risk of COVID-19 spread for children and students

Minnesota health officials are urging more testing of middle and high school students for COVID-19. They're increasingly concerned about spread of the virus among children who are not yet authorized for the vaccine. This sets up a tough dynamic for parents. It can be hard to know how safe certain activities are for the family, if not everyone is immunized.
by Cathy Wurzer

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