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COVID-19 cases plunge at Minnesota senior homes as vaccinations ramp up
State health officials say there are promising signs the COVID-19 vaccine is reducing infections.
Minnesota reports 4% virus positivity, 6 more deaths, amid rising vaccinations
Minnesota's COVID-19 positivity rate has fallen to 4% amid continued signs of declining pandemic activity and rising vaccination numbers.
Minnesota now 14th in nation for vaccination distribution
Gov. Tim Walz announced a one-time diversion of 8,000 vaccine doses not being used in long-term care facilities this week to Walgreens pharmacies. Walmart and Thrifty White also are planning to administer 16,000 doses.
Minnesota judge quickly denies legal challenge to youth sports mask mandate
Federal judge Eric Tostrud, after holding a hearing last Friday, denied the request on Monday, saying the matter is one for Minnesota's political branches to decide, not federal court.
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Evidence is mounting that having COVID-19 may not protect against getting infected again with some of the new variants. People also can get second infections with earlier versions of the coronavirus if they mounted a weak defense the first time, new research suggests.
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