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Signs of COVID-19 plateauing don't mean that Minnesotans can relax
Health officials urge caution and continued social distancing, even as the state opens up more.
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Virus deaths rise by 22, including victim in 20s, as Minn. cases appear to plateau
Among the dead was a Ramsey County resident age 20 to 29 — the youngest pandemic victim thus far in the state.
Science
Study shows brain and stomach connections are a two-way street
In first, study identifies how brain influences microbiome and what it means for health.
Local
Minneapolis to increase COVID-19 tests as it awaits effects of protests, memorials
The city will be watching to see whether infections rise following protests.
Local
Feds: More than half of Minnesota nursing homes have COVID-19 cases
Six of the state's nursing homes have lost more than 50 residents to the coronavirus.
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Minnesota COVID-19 cases rise 712, deaths up 33 after recent declines
Hospitalizations declined on Friday, but 33 newly confirmed COVID-19 deaths brought the total count in Minnesota to 1,148 in the pandemic.
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Only one new COVID-19 case in St. Louis County in past week
Hospitals are still planning for a surge and are urging residents to maintain distance and wear masks.
Local
Drug for COVID breathing problems, tested in Minnesota, shows promise
Test in 26 people in Minnesota and Detroit suggests Auxora can reduce need for ventilators, shorten hospital stays.
Local
29 new COVID-19 deaths as cases increase by 404 in Minnesota
The number of people requiring hospitalization has fallen since it peaked at 606 inpatients on May 28.
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372 more COVID-19 cases with 14 new deaths in Minnesota
Now 439 nursing homes or assisted living facilities still have at least one case, which at some places could be an infected staff member.
Local
Anti-malaria drug in University of Minnesota trial does little to stop COVID-19
The first-of-its-kind trial adds badly needed evidence to the politicized debate over whether hydroxychloroquine treats or prevents COVID-19.
Local
22 more deaths and 310 new COVID-19 cases in Minnesota
A total of 25,508 people have been diagnosed, although many more cases have not been detected through testing, according to state officials.
Local
Minnesota protests challenge contact tracing of COVID-19
Tracking down people exposed to the COVID-19 virus could get tougher following civil unrest; protesters encouraged to seek testing.
Local
Minnesota lawmakers and advocates call for end to 'virus pipeline' to elder care
At a Senate committee hearing, state Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm defended the practice.
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Carver County pet cat tests positive for coronavirus
State officials say the animal got the virus from its owner. A dog in the household has so far remained healthy, the state Board of Animal Health said.
Local
State recommends COVID-19 tests for Minnesota protesters
State health officials say such mass gatherings could be breeding grounds for COVID-19, though outdoor air could lessen the risk.
Local
Grim milestone: 1,000 Minnesotans have died from COVID-19
What lives they led. They were spouses, grandparents, siblings. They came from farms and from cities. They were teachers, engineers, homemakers, executives. They fished and sang and danced. They raced motorcycles and made quilts and raised champion dogs. And in the end, they died of COVID-19.
Local
Coronavirus pandemic is stopping some heart patients from seeking care
People experiencing signs of possible heart attack like chest pain and shortness of breath should contact their doctor, call 911 or go to the emergency room — even in the middle of the pandemic.
Local
COVID-19 deaths top 1,000 in Minnesota as cases rise 659
The statewide total stands at 1,026 deaths after 30 more were reported Saturday.
Local
Pandemic leads to 20% increase in overall deaths in Minnesota
In just seven weeks, the additional fatalities have cut into generations and communities, especially the elderly and people of color.
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