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COVID-19 variant not found in Minnesota, but remains a concern
Mask-wearing and social distancing urged to prevent COVID-19 variant in Minnesota
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Hennepin Healthcare agrees to halt age-related screenings for its older medical practitioners
The exams were for "cognitive assessment and fitness for duty," said Cherie Doak, director of the EEOC's Minneapolis area office.
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HealthPartners studying COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women
Research will monitor recipients for impact on pregnancy, birth outcomes.
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Frustrations build over COVID-19 vaccine delays in Minn. nursing homes
A prominent lawmaker called the pace of the vaccine rollout "unconscionably slow."
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Minn. has received 396,350 COVID-19 vaccine doses, administered 81,167 shots
CDC leader said she expects rapid increase in COVID-19 vaccinations as the nation emerges from the holidays.
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Extra doses help to stretch Minnesota COVID-19 vaccine supply
Syringe size matters when providers seek to squeeze extra doses of COVID-19 vaccine out of vials.
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More than 84,000 Minnesotans have first dose of COVID vaccine
Minnesota health officials said they were encouraged by the recent declines in COVID-19 activity in Minnesota and steady deliveries of vaccine. The state on Tuesday reported 18 deaths and 1,612 new infections.
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Lawsuit: Fitness club owner in Annandale used secret camera to view woman undressing
Defense attorneys deny the owner viewed the woman but endorsed placement of the camera.
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Adult children still living at home? How families can address 'failure to launch'
Twin Cities psychologist specializes in families with young adults who aren't moving on.
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Goodbye nasal swabs: Minnesota expands saliva testing capacity
Starting this month, the Minnesota Department of Health is eliminating nasal-swab testing at its 20 "barrier-free" COVID-19 testing sites, and moving to collecting only saliva samples. The state's at-home tests will remain saliva-based.
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Saliva testing for COVID to increase in Minnesota in 2021
Starting this month, the Minnesota Department of Health is eliminating nasal-swab testing at its 20 "barrier-free" COVID-19 testing sites, and moving to collecting only saliva samples. The state's at-home tests will remain saliva-based.
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Food stamp recipients will get extra stimulus boost
Food banks and pantries also stand to get $400 million in funding to help meet a pandemic-driven need.
Local
Minnesota hospital ICUs became dangerously full in November
Pressure on available beds has eased, but the threat of more COVID-19 spread hasn't.
Local
Minnesota's grim 2020 virus toll: 5,377 deaths, 417,832 cases
Another 54 Minnesotans have died from COVID-19 complications and 2,543 have tested positive, closing the book on the pandemic's 2020 impact in Minnesota.
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Minnesota officials wait to learn stimulus impact on vaccines, nursing homes
Minn. plans include immunization push
Local
Minnesota reports 61 more COVID-19 deaths, 2,204 new cases
More than 5,200 Minnesotans have died from the coronavirus.
Local
Minnesota prepares for next wave of COVID-19 vaccinations
Essential workers and those older than 74 will be next in line for vaccinations. Because demand far outstrips supply, the shots will continue to be rationed and the general public may not have any access until late spring or early summer.
Local
Hennepin Healthcare video stream lets parents stay close to fragile newborns
Livestream technology allows families of babies in intensive care to look in on them day or night.
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At least 38,000 Minnesotans have received a COVID-19 vaccine in past two weeks
The University of Minnesota is to begin a new COVID-19 vaccine trial next week.
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