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January 5, 2021 4:01 PM

Fauci: U.S. could soon give 1 million vaccinations a day

The nation's top infectious disease expert says the U.S. could soon be doing a million COVID-19 vaccinations a day despite the sluggish start. But Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning the next few weeks could be dangerous as the coronavirus surges.

by The Associated Press

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January 5, 2021 3:31 PM

What's next to stop COVID-19 spread in Minnesota?

Host Angela Davis was joined by state infectious disease director Kris Ehresmann to talk about the state’s next steps to combat the pandemic. The state continues to roll out the vaccine. Meanwhile, Gov. Tim Walz’s current restrictions on bars, restaurants and entertainment venues are set to expire on Jan. 10.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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January 5, 2021 3:19 PM

Legislature begins session facing pandemic, budget shortfall

Minnesota’s divided Legislature returned to action Tuesday for the start of a budget-writing session that is supposed to conclude in mid-May. As in last year’s special legislative sessions, COVID-19 is a central issue.

by Tim Pugmire

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January 5, 2021 12:45 PM

COVID-19 vaccine may not get to long-term care facilities quickly enough

COVID-19 vaccines are reaching more long-term facilities, but many worry they won't come soon enough to stave off more deaths.

by Will Stone

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January 5, 2021 5:30 AM

Jan. 5 update on COVID-19 in MN: 18 new deaths, Minn. waits for restriction rollbacks

Minnesota reported 18 more deaths caused by COVID-19 Tuesday, along with 1,612 new cases ahead of an announcement from Gov. Tim Walz that he’ll loosen restrictions on bars and restaurants.

by MPR News Staff

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January 5, 2021 5:16 AM

'We don't get this time back': For new mom, pandemic has brought both joy and deep sadness

For Jorie Bernhardt, 2020 was a year of incredible joy and deep disappointment, isolation and connections in unexpected places.

by Dan Kraker

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January 5, 2021 5:11 AM

For one family, pandemic has forced tough conversations — and lessons in unconditional love

The Hochstetler family is spread across four states, which has made it hard to stay close during the pandemic. Last year forced some uniquely 2020 conversations, laden with both tension and love, on the sprawling family.

by Catharine Richert

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January 5, 2021 4:00 AM

Hospitals forced to be more transparent about pricing. Will that save you money?

Under a rule that kicked in Jan. 1, hospitals must now make public the prices they negotiate with health insurers. But health policy experts have divergent views on what that will mean for patients.

by Julie Appleby

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January 4, 2021 9:09 PM

FDA warns health officials not to mess with COVID-19 vaccine doses schedule

Agency officials said reducing the number of doses creates a potential for harm in patients because "they may assume that they are fully protected when they are not" and may "take unnecessary risks."

by Vanessa Romo

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January 4, 2021 8:13 PM

Faced with twin COVID diagnoses, in-home care provider and her centenarian client moved in together

When a personal care assistant and her 101-year-old client both came down with COVID-19, the two women faced a choice: Ride out the virus alone or survive it together.

by Catharine Richert

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