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On August 17th, Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm addressed those concerns. The Minnesota Department of Health understands the need for people to get out and enjoy summer, and is not issuing any travel restrictions. But she urged Minnesotans to be mindful of their safety and the safety of others. [Read Transcript...]
Recently, Gov. Tim Walz and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan announced that an extra $300 in new weekly unemployment benefits is in the works. The update comes a month after a $600 weekly boost in federal unemployment expired. [Read Transcript...]
As August drew to a close, the White House’s coronavirus task force coordinator, Dr. Deborah Birx, visited Minnesota and met with both state and tribal officials. [Read Transcript...]
Today, we’re digging a bit deeper into the announcement of a new, upcoming COVID-19 saliva testing lab in Minnesota… it’s something that officials say will more than double the state’s testing capability and help manage the virus. According to Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm, the new saliva testing lab in Oakdale — expected to begin … [Read Transcript...]
