WIC-funded breastfeeding programs at risk of losing funding
A shortfall in federal funding could affect programs that research has shown to be beneficial in Greater Minnesota.
Source: minnpost.com
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Carlton County public health nurse recognized for pandemic efforts
Jenny Barta, a public health nurse and disease prevention and control coordinator for Carlton County, was given AFSCME's "Never Quit" service award to recognize her work during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Source: duluthnewstribune.com
In year 3 of the pandemic, Minnesota public health shifts its focus to COVID's burden on hospitals - InForum | Fargo, Moorhead and West Fargo news, weather and sports
Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that negative test results no longer need to be reported. This week, the Minnesota health department stopped reporting testing volume, too, a decision tied to the new federal guidance.
Source: grandforksherald.com
Carlton County sees plateau in COVID-19 cases
The latest COVID-19 data shows a a big decrease from the county's high rate of 700 cases a week in February to just 10 the week ending April 1.
Source: pinejournal.com
Omicron variant behind latest spike in COVID-19 cases, Carlton County officials say
The county has registered over 600 new cases in a seven-day span compared to just 135 new cases a month ago.
Source: pinejournal.com