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Latest virus data alter school planning for 27 Minn. counties
The state Department of Health reported 867 new lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases and seven deaths. Twenty-seven counties are seeing enough changes in a week to end up in different categories when it comes to their school reopening plans.
University of Minnesota turns natural killer cells against COVID-19
Developed into cancer fighting therapies, natural killer cells also have antiviral properties that could work against COVID-19.
Mayo's plasma program shows first signs of COVID-19 benefit
Promising results come amid dwindling supplies and American Red Cross call for plasma donors.
Syphilis outbreaks fuel 5% increase in STDs in Minnesota
The 2019 numbers show the acceleration of a trend.
9 new Minnesota COVID-19 deaths, 629 new infections
Health officials concerned that recent uptick in COVID-19 could reintroduce infectious disease into long-term care population.
Minnesota's COVID-19 case growth now standing out
Minnesota and other northern states are reporting more growth in cases over the past two weeks than hard-hit Southern and Western states.
Minnesota's positive test rate rises; 606 new virus cases found
The rate of diagnostic tests finding infections with the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has increased in Minnesota above 5%, a key threshold to public health authorities.
Minnesota plans for COVID-19 vaccine distribution
State is one of four taking part in CDC pilot program.
Minnesota reports 622 new COVID-19 cases, no more from rodeo so far
COVID-19 patients needing ICU admissions at highest number since late June.
COVID cases from large events could change Minn. school plans
An outbreak in southwest Minnesota after a campground concert is an example of how the COVID-19 ripple effect becomes a community problem.