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March 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record daily increase in vaccinations as cases also climb

March 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record daily increase in vaccinations as cases also climb

As new COVID-19 cases continue to climb, there’s a race to get Minnesotans vaccinated quickly. There was encouraging news on Saturday, as officials reported 77,715 more vaccine doses administered — the highest single-day total yet.
by MPR News Staff

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How to find a COVID-19 vaccine in Minnesota

How to find a COVID-19 vaccine in Minnesota

As of March 30, anyone 16 and older is eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19 in Minnesota. But the process of finding a vaccine can be confusing, and there are a lot of options. Here's what you need to know about the many ways to sign up for vaccination in Minnesota — and what to consider for each.
by Dan Kraker

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Nearly half of states will make all adults COVID-19 vaccine eligible by April 15

Nearly half of states will make all adults COVID-19 vaccine eligible by April 15

Officials said Friday that 46 states and Washington, D.C., have announced plans to expand eligibility to all adults by President Joe Biden's May 1 deadline, with many set to do so in the coming weeks.
by Rachel Treisman

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Listeners react to state's COVID-19 vaccine expansion

Listeners react to state's COVID-19 vaccine expansion

Gov. Tim Walz spoke on Friday about why the state will be opening up vaccine eligibility to all Minnesotans 16 and older. Host Angela Davis and reporter Catharine Richert talked about the announcement and took listener calls.
by Angela Davis and Catharine Richert

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Coronavirus FAQ: To travel or not to travel? Plus, tattoos and vaccines can mix

Coronavirus FAQ: To travel or not to travel? Plus, tattoos and vaccines can mix

Airports are getting busier, but the CDC hasn't issued new guidelines for vaccinated folks. What's a wannabe traveler to do? And is it OK to get a vaccine if you just got tattooed? Or have no spleen?
by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

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'Break the back of this pandemic': Walz OKs shots for all 16 and older

'Break the back of this pandemic': Walz OKs shots for all 16 and older

“Vaccines in arms is how we beat this thing," Gov. Tim Walz said Friday. He emphasized that shot providers will continue to prioritize vaccinations for the state’s most vulnerable residents even as the eligibility pool widens.
by Catharine Richert

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Active cases climb; vaccination pace stays flat

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Active cases climb; vaccination pace stays flat

Friday’s Health Department data helps explain the rising urgency to expand the vaccine eligibility pool. The state remains stuck in a pattern where the vaccination pace has leveled off while active cases and hospitalizations edge higher.
by MPR News Staff

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Latina entrepreneurs find a space online to thrive in pandemic

Latina entrepreneurs find a space online to thrive in pandemic

Facebook Live boutique events provide needed income for entrepreneurs and create a virtual space for community members to come together in an isolated world. One Minnesota entrepreneur is among those finding success.
by Kathryn Styer Martinez

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