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Another 54 Minnesotans have died from COVID-19 complications and 2,543 have tested positive for the coronavirus, according to health authorities.
The COVID-19 numbers released Saturday are based on information given to the Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday, closing the book on the pandemic s 2020 impact in Minnesota.
Altogether, 417,832 Minnesotans tested positive for the coronavirus, although the actual number of those infected is likely higher because some people did not take a test, especially early in the pandemic when testing supplies were in short supply.
A total of 5,377 Minnesotans lost their lives to COVID-19 complications, with 64% of the deaths among residents of long-term care facilities, including 33 of the fatalities announced Saturday.
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Minnesota prepares for next wave of COVID-19 vaccinations Essential workers and those older than 74 will be next in line for vaccinations. December 30, 2020 12:48pm Text size Copy shortlink:
Minnesota public health officials are planning for the next wave of COVID-19 vaccinations, which will be targeted to essential workers and those over age 74.
The state is still working on getting shots to those in the highest priority group, including 500,000 front-line health care workers and long-term care residents.
It could take until the end of January before everyone in that group who wants the vaccine can receive it.
More than 1 million Minnesotans are estimated to be in the second wave twice as many as the first, raising questions about how long it will take for large quantities of COVID-19 vaccines to arrive in the state.
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Tuscaloosa: Concerns over furthering the spread of COVID-19 have prompted officials with the Tuscaloosa Public Library system to again close its branches. The closures will remain through at least Jan. 5, said library spokesman Vince Bellofatto. All three locations of the Tuscaloosa Public Library are expected to reopen Jan. 6. “TPL made this choice to support the overall health and well-being of Tuscaloosa city, county and Northport and for the safety of our patrons and staff,” Bellofatto said. “It was a very hard decision, as TPL is dedicated to serving the patrons, but the best way to serve our community now, is to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.” Library officials will remain in contact with the library’s board of trustees and, if needed, additional measures might be taken. The library initially closed the Main
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Tuscaloosa:Concerns over furthering the spread of COVID-19 have prompted officials with the Tuscaloosa Public Library system to again close its branches. The closures will remain through at least Jan. 5, said library spokesman Vince Bellofatto. All three locations of the Tuscaloosa Public Library are expected to reopen Jan. 6. “TPL made this choice to support the overall health and well-being of Tuscaloosa city, county and Northport and for the safety of our patrons and staff,” Bellofatto said. “It was a very hard decision, as TPL is dedicated to serving the patrons, but the best way to serve our community now, is to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.” Library officials will remain in contact with the library’s board of trustees and, if needed, additional measures might be taken. The library initially closed the Main, Weaver Bolden and Brown branches in March as the coronavirus made its way into Tuscaloosa County. A gradua
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