What Michael Osterholm has learned one year in to the pandemic
The director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy on what was different about this coronavirus and what might be coming next.
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Mental health supports help rural care providers weather a COVID surge
“We know that we could hit another surge. When we talk about what the staff has gone through, they feel like they’re more prepared. We’ve got this now, ” said Jodi Hillmer, director of patient care services at CentraCare – Long Prairie Care Center.
The daily coronavirus update: 13 more deaths; 461,807 total cases
Sunday’s death toll brings the total for the whole pandemic to 6,200 dead from COVID-19.
The daily coronavirus update: 28 more deaths; Minnesota’s positive case average continues downward trend
MDH also said Friday there were 1,114 new cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota, based on 44,777 new tests.
The daily coronavirus update: 16 more deaths; 1,335 new cases in Minnesota
The state says 320,347 Minnesotans have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.
The daily coronavirus update: 827 new cases; more than 300,000 Minnesotans vaccinated so far
The Minnesota Department of Health also said Wednesday that 18 more people have died of COVID-19.
Seeking health equity: MDH Community Coordinators program provides COVID help to diverse communities
Hotlines are staffed by coordinators familiar with the needs and languages of the specific community their organization serves.
The daily coronavirus update: 8 more deaths; Brazil variant detected in Minnesota is first in U.S.
Scientists are studying the variant. So far, it’s not clear that the Brazil variant spreads any faster than other variants of the coronavirus.
Still confused about Minnesota’s plan to vaccinate everyone over 65? You’re not alone.
Currently, the state is relying on providers contacting their own patients and a new lottery system, among other programs. And supply limitations continue to hamper the effort.
The daily coronavirus update: 3 more deaths; state imposes new deadline for vaccine providers
Gov. Tim Walz’s administration said data showed some vaccinators were lagging in getting vaccinations administered, including some chain pharmacies under federal contract to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to long-term care facilities.
Rachel Mairose: ‘Dogs saved my life’
Minnetonka-based Secondhand Hounds has seen a marked increase in adoptions recently. “I think it is good for people’s mental health to be able to adopt an animal during COVID,” Mairose said.
The daily coronavirus update: 32 more deaths; 1,181 new cases in Minnesota
The state’s seven-day positive case average rate has been declining over the last week, though it remains slightly above a 5-percent threshold that officials consider concerning.
The daily coronavirus update: 21 more deaths; 1,506 new cases in Minnesota
The state has reported 709 deaths in January so far, making it the third deadliest month of the pandemic.
The daily coronavirus update: 32 more deaths; 1,292 new cases in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health also said Thursday that 203,839 Minnesotans had received at least one of two COVID-19 vaccine doses, and 41,984 had received both doses.
Minnesota is vaccinating for COVID-19 more slowly than other states. Here’s why
And it doesn’t mean that vaccine is just sitting around or going to waste.
Yurts, igloos and pop-up domes: How safe is ‘outside’ restaurant dining this winter?
Those who can serve customers outdoors, on patios or sidewalks, are coming up with creative adaptations that can make dining possible in the frigid depths of winter.
The daily coronavirus update: 34 deaths; more than 200,000 Minnesotans have received at least one vaccine dose
The Minnesota Department of Health also reported 1,224 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday.
The daily coronavirus update: 6 more deaths; MDH officials urge patience on vaccines
Minnesota doesn’t have enough doses for everyone yet and, as more doses become available, the state is still establishing its protocol for administering vaccines.
‘The happiness and joy has been sucked out of me’: Wisconsin dairy farmers face mental health crisis
Many Wisconsin milk producers are overwhelmed, dogged by financial worries, a crushing workload, labor shortages and bad weather.
Beyond COVID: Journal Watch’s top medical stories of 2020, explained
Think of it like the Grammys, except there are no acceptance speeches, bold fashion statements, or entertainment — unless you find research statistics to be entertaining.
