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January 9, 2021 7:00 AM

Jan. 9 update on COVID-19 in MN: Recovery continues as officials stay wary

Minnesota continues to recover from its recent COVID-19 wave, as health officials watch to see if cases surge following the Christmas and New Year’s holiday weekends.

by MPR News Staff

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January 8, 2021 5:55 PM

Why is the coronavirus vaccine rollout going slowly?

Was the United States ready for the biggest vaccination effort in history? Host Kerri Miller talks to two public health experts about the bumpy vaccine rollout and ways to fix it.

by Kerri Miller and Maja Beckstrom

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January 8, 2021 4:14 PM

Coronavirus FAQ: How do I protect myself from the U.K. variant?

The newly detected strain — dubbed B.1.1.7 — appears to be more contagious. What precautions might be effective in trying to keep from getting infected?

by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

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January 8, 2021 11:58 AM

Mother and daughter on vaccination, living together during pandemic

More than 100,000 Minnesotans have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Among them is 73-year-old Judy Olson of St. Paul, who is currently living with her daughter, Melissa, after an outbreak at her senior living complex.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 8, 2021 9:19 AM

U.S. tops 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus

The U.S. has topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier.

by The Associated Press

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January 8, 2021 7:39 AM

Pandemic pricetag: U.S. employers cut 140,000 jobs in December

The runaway pandemic put more pressure on the U.S. job market last month. Employers shed 140,000 jobs as the unemployment rate held steady at 6.7 percent.

by Scott Horsley

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January 8, 2021 5:30 AM

Jan. 8 update on COVID-19 in MN: 48 more deaths, 2,387 new cases

The latest COVID-19 data records 48 new deaths and 2,387 new cases on Friday. Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said this week that officials are watching for any bump in COVID-19 cases due to holiday gatherings.

by MPR News Staff

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January 8, 2021 5:00 AM

Here's how the U.S. can jump-start its sluggish COVID-19 vaccine rollout

With case and death counts still surging, the pressure is on to vaccinate as many people as possible. Here's what it will take to get more Americans their shots, fast.

by Selena Simmons-Duffin and Pien Huang

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January 7, 2021 3:18 PM

Mask rules differ on each end of Minnesota’s Capitol

The Legislature is exempt from the mask mandate enacted by Gov. Tim Walz. The state House instituted its own requirement while the Senate is keeping mask-wearing optional this session.

by Brian Bakst

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January 7, 2021 4:43 AM

Jan. 7 update on COVID-19 in MN: Next few weeks 'critical' regarding rollbacks

State Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said there are “encouraging trends” with fewer hospital beds occupied by patients with COVID-19, but warns that the next weeks will be “critical” to see if relaxing restrictions will have an impact on the virus spread in Minnesota.

by MPR News Staff

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