Jeremy Olson
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Minneapolis, MN, United States
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New COVID-19 estimate: 82% of Minnesota kids already infected
High rate of vaccine- and infection-induced immunity continues to reduce rate of coronavirus infections resulting in severe COVID-19 illness. → Read More
As COVID deaths in Minnesota surpass 13,000, the risk profile has a twist
This summer, in contrast to earlier trends, more women are dying than men. → Read More
Minnesota flight attendant with monkeypox symptoms says she struggled to get tested
Clinicians don't need approval before sending samples for monkeypox testing, but must be careful to collect usable specimens, state advises. → Read More
Twin Cities area nurses warn of burnout: 'We are pushed to the limit'
Nurses in stalled contract talks sought to increase public pressure on Twin Cities area hospitals. Negotiations have produced little progress on wages and how to compensate nurses after two-plus years of the COVID-19 pandemic. → Read More
Minnesota readies monkeypox response
State's 33 infections are mostly connected to travel, but more person-to-person transmission in Minnesota expected in at-risk populations. → Read More
COVID indicators' mixed signals leave Minnesota threat unclear through late summer
Wastewater levels declined in the Twin Cities, but other signs have pointed to rising COVID-19 levels in Minnesota. → Read More
COVID-19 preschool vaccinations off to slow start in Minnesota
Initial swell of interest was smaller with the latest vaccine expansion, as many parents remain on the sidelines. → Read More
Baby bust followed onset of COVID pandemic in Minnesota
Births declined substantially in winter 2020-2021, roughly nine months after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and Minnesota's lockdown measures in response. → Read More
COVID-19 levels stable in Minnesota, rising in U.S.
Weekly update shows no substantial COVID-19 uptick in Minnesota following July 4th weekend, but a viral variant is raising concerns. → Read More
Monkeypox adds to the stakes for University of Minnesota special pathogen training
Common medical and surgical procedures take on complications when patients are infected with highly-transmissible pathogens. → Read More
University of Minnesota COVID-19 study finds benefit from metformin, not ivermectin
Ivermectin, a cheap anti-parasitic drug, has strong advocates, but showed no statistically significant benefit against COVID-19 in a U trial. → Read More
Robots debut as caregiver assistants in Minnesota nursing home
University of Minnesota Duluth team programmed the robots to interact with residents, prolong independence. → Read More
COVID viral load up 3% in Twin Cities wastewater and 9 counties deemed high risk
While small, it was the second straight increase. Hospitalizations in Minnesota also rose back above 400 late this week. → Read More
Syphilis cases rising in Minnesota, including in women, newborns
State surveillance found 1% increase in common sexually transmitted diseases last year, and 8% increase in HIV since 2019. → Read More
Minnesota reports Twin Cities adult is state's first monkeypox case
Twin Cities adult is receiving outpatient treatment for the infection, which likely occurred during overseas travel. → Read More
COVID-19 levels increase 13% in Twin Cities wastewater
New coronavirus variants are driving a reversal of this spring's progress, but the ultimate direction of COVID-19 activity remains unclear. → Read More
Minnesota drops out of COVID-19 high-risk level entirely
CDC designation is designed to alert communities when the virus is pressuring local hospital capacity. → Read More
Minnesota expands COVID-19 antiviral access, closes some testing sites
Declining COVID-19 testing prompts upcoming closure of eight state sites. → Read More
Wastewater COVID-19 levels falling across Minnesota
Declines match patterns of summers in 2020 and 2021, but will Independence Day mark another turning point in 2022? → Read More
Will psychiatric hospital be built in St. Paul? It's up to state Health Department
Review comes as psychiatric hospitals are full and people in mental crises are stacking up in emergency rooms. → Read More