Minnesota Launches At-Home Saliva Testing for COVID-19 in Select Counties
October 22nd, the Minnesota Department of Health rolled out the pilot program for its COVID-19 Test at Home Saliva Program. Because it’s in the pilot phase, it is currently only available in two dozen counties and tribal nations. Three criteria were used to select locations. They represent geographically diverse areas of the state. They do …
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Appreciating What We’ve Learned in the Pandemic and Embracing New Opportunities
Throughout the 22 weeks of this program, we have been moved and inspired by so many sharing their stories; people have risen above the challenges they’ve faced to care for themselves and their families, to keep our communities safe.
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Will Fast-Tracked Vaccines Be Safe?
There are now four COVID vaccines in the advanced stages of trials. It’s still too early to say when a vaccine will be available. But already the subject is generating a lot of questions.
Native GOTV and State Bonding Dollars for Native Agencies
This week on Minnesota Native News, Native communities get out the vote and a handful of Native organizations get 10-million dollars in the state bonding bill.
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Individual Efforts Critical for Minnesota’s Collective Well-Being in Coming Months
For months now, public health officials have been repeating the same messages: wear masks, socially distance, sanitize hands and surfaces. But at an October 21st health briefing, Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm looked back to the Greatest Generation, which united to overcome economic depression and world war, to talk about a mindset to help us during COVID.
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