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Teachers to get 15K more vaccines this week as Walz rolls out education priorities

Jan 25, 2021 06:37AM ● By Editor

Another 15,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been earmarked for Minnesota teachers and child care workers this week, and state officials are planning to open a new distribution site near the Xcel Energy Center. By Elizabeth Shockman and Brian Bakst from Minnesota Public Radio - January 25, 2021

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Walz calls for 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2040

Jan 25, 2021 06:12AM ● By Editor

The state’s electric utilities have made the most progress by reducing the use of fossil fuels, such as coal-fired power plants, in favor of cleaner energy sources, such as wind and solar. By Kirsti Marohn of Minnesota Public Radio News - January 24, 2021

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Updated Minnesota COVID-19 testing guidance focuses on children, college students

Jan 22, 2021 06:17AM ● By Editor

As students of all ages return to classrooms, state implores more testing. From the Minnesota Department of Health - January 21, 2021

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Cook County Reports 1 Additional COVID-19 Case, Bringing the total to 114; 473 individuals vaccinated

Jan 21, 2021 06:41PM ● By Editor

From the Cook County COVID-19 Response Hub - January 21, 2021

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Video: All 6,000 vaccine slots this week for Minnesotans ages 65+ filled

Jan 21, 2021 06:39AM ● By Editor

Those people with scheduled appointments will receive their first of two vaccine doses at one of the nine pilot clinics beginning Thursday through Saturday. By FOX 9 Staff - January 20, 2021

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Minnesota vaccination sites will offer limited doses to adults 65 and up, school and child care workers

Jan 18, 2021 01:09PM ● By Editor

Governor Tim Walz said nine community vaccination sites will be set up this week to get COVID shots to more Minnesotans. From KARE 11 News - January 18, 2021

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Video: 'We're not out of the woods yet': Masks will continue to be essential long into vaccine rollout

Jan 18, 2021 05:51AM ● By Editor

Even after two vaccine doses, it could take weeks for your body to develop immunity. And he says more research needs to be done about whether people can still spread the virus to others after both doses. By Richard Reeve of KSTP-TV - January 17, 2021

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Update on Vaccine Distribution in Cook County

Jan 15, 2021 04:11PM ● By Editor

Public Health will continue to refer to MDH guidelines in determining vaccination priority once group 1A vaccinations are complete. As we are creating our comprehensive plan for expanding vaccination, we also expect to be able to give the second dose of the vaccine 21 or 28 days later. From Cook County Public Health and Human Services - January 15, 2021

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Are you 65 or older? What you need to know about getting your COVID-19 vaccine

Jan 15, 2021 10:35AM ● By Editor

The state says health care providers are now allowed to vaccinate people 65 and older, and those who have underlying health conditions — if they have extra doses. By Catharine Richert of Minnesota Public Radio News -January 15, 2021

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Cook County Reports 4 Additional COVID-19 Cases, Bringing the Total Case Count to 113

Jan 14, 2021 01:31PM ● By Editor

From the Cook County COVID-19 Response Hub - January 14, 2021

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