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Without a vaccine, researchers say, herd immunity may never be achieved

Without a vaccine, researchers say, herd immunity may never be achieved

A growing number of researchers think until there's an effective vaccine, the coronavirus will simply persist in the population, causing illness indefinitely. Better to squelch the spread instead.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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Southwest, American Airlines tighten their mask requirements by ending exemptions

Southwest, American Airlines tighten their mask requirements by ending exemptions

The airlines will require all customers over the age of 2 to wear face coverings on board and at airports, with no exceptions. They say people who don't comply won't be allowed to fly as next week.
by Rachel Treisman

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Another COVID-19 ripple effect: Crowded lakes cause conflict

Another COVID-19 ripple effect: Crowded lakes cause conflict

The effects of COVID-19 are showing up on the lakes of Otter Tail County, where the sheriff’s department water patrol is having a busy summer. With vacations canceled and travel at a minimum, people are staying close to home — and more boats on the water have meant more complaints about noise, and trespassing on private beaches.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minnesota's mask mandate: Your questions answered

Minnesota's mask mandate: Your questions answered

What questions do you have about the mask mandate? Have you been wearing a mask indoors already? What are you seeing in your community when it comes to wearing masks? Our experts answered your questions.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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In Wisconsin, more mailed votes and more rejected votes

In Wisconsin, more mailed votes and more rejected votes

Voters there missed the fine print and the elections staff was overwhelmed. As November nears, a by-mail vote surge — due to virus safety — will spotlight the ballot counting in other presidential battleground states with slim voting margins.

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AP-NORC poll: 3 in 4 Americans back requiring wearing masks

AP-NORC poll: 3 in 4 Americans back requiring wearing masks

Support for requiring masks is overwhelming among Democrats, at 89 percent, but 58 percent of Republicans are in favor as well. The poll was conducted before President Donald Trump, who for months was dismissive of masks, said this week that it's patriotic to wear one.
by The Associated Press

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