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Jan. 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Nearly 250,000 Minnesotans have received at least one vaccine dose

Jan. 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Nearly 250,000 Minnesotans have received at least one vaccine dose

The number of Minnesotans who’ve received at least the first dose of the two-shot COVID-19 vaccine is nearing a quarter-million. But that’s still less than 5 percent of the state’s population, as the supply of vaccine and pace of distribution isn’t enough to meet the demand.
by MPR News Staff

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The vaccine rollout will take time. Here's what the U.S. can do now to save lives

The vaccine rollout will take time. Here's what the U.S. can do now to save lives

With the virus still raging in the U.S., public health experts say we can't afford to just wait around for the vaccine. They share advice for what communities can do now to slow the death toll.
by Rachel Treisman

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Jan. 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: Trends look good, as vaccination effort continues

Jan. 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: Trends look good, as vaccination effort continues

Minnesota’s COVID-19 data continues to show the state on a hopeful, steady path in January following an awful November and December. A big challenge now appears to be the state’s ability to get vaccination shots into arms.
by MPR News Staff

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'There's no end in sight': Mail delivery delays continue across the country

'There's no end in sight': Mail delivery delays continue across the country

The U.S. Postal Service is still digging out from under an avalanche of mail sent over the holidays. Plus, the system has been strained by the impact of COVID-19 and on its workflow and workforce.
by Quinn Klinefelter

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Older Minnesotans with new COVID vaccine appointments get shots, but others remain frustrated

Older Minnesotans with new COVID vaccine appointments get shots, but others remain frustrated

Vaccinations for people age 65 and older have started at nine sites across Minnesota and continue through Saturday. The pilot program, new this week, was quickly overwhelmed and officials say they are working out some problems ahead of another signup scheduled for Tuesday.
by Peter Cox

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Moderna and Pfizer need to nearly double COVID-19 vaccine deliveries to meet goals

Moderna and Pfizer need to nearly double COVID-19 vaccine deliveries to meet goals

The two companies making COVID-19 vaccines each promised to deliver 100 million doses to the federal government by the end of March. So far, they appear to be running behind.
by Sydney Lupkin

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Back in school? What you need to know about COVID-19 testing for students

Back in school? What you need to know about COVID-19 testing for students

State health officials are now urging COVID-19 testing for children and college students who are returning to school. The announcement Thursday formally expands the list of who should seek a coronavirus test, and comes days after thousands of elementary school students began attending school in person for the first time in months.
by MPR News Staff, Elizabeth Shockman and Matt Sepic

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