COVID-19 Stories

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Household cats are more susceptible to coronavirus infection than dogs in early-pandemic Minnesota

A study by the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine found that household cats were more susceptible than dogs to natural infection of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, early on during the pandemic in Minnesota.

Two medical professionals providing COVID-19 testing to a patient.

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Study identifies racial/ethnic and language inequities in ways patients obtain COVID-19 virus testing

A recent study from researchers at the University of Minnesota is among the first to examine how different socio-demographic groups used telehealth, outpatient (clinic), emergency department and inpatient (hospital) care to test for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

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Talking how to safely attend large gatherings with the U of M

Beth Thielen at the Medical School discusses how to safely attend large gatherings and events this summer.

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Talking about mental health and the pandemic with U of M

Elizabeth M. Martinez with the Medical School talks about mental health in the Hispanic and Latino communities.

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Plática sobre la salud mental y la pandemia con U de M

Elizabeth M. Martinez, Asociada Postdoctoral de la Universidad de Minnesota, habla acerca de la salud mental en las comunidad de Hispana y Latina.

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[VIDEO] Ask a U of M Expert: Addressing vaccine myths and hesitancy

Part of the new “Ask a U of M Expert” video talks, Dr. Mansky answered questions from journalists about vaccine 101, myths and hesitancy.

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U of M receives CDC funding to sequence 6,000 COVID samples

The University of Minnesota Genomics Center (UMGC) announced today it has received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to conduct genome sequencing on 6,000 COVID-19 samples to aid national and global viral surveillance efforts.

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Pandemic gives student real-world emergency management experience

A student’s experience providing services to the homeless during the pandemic solidified her sense of purpose while she pursued her degree.

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US experts say Olympics unprepared for COVID-19, call for WHO help

Experts say planners for the July Olympic Games in Tokyo and the subsequent Paralympic Games have not taken adequate steps to protect athletes, coaches and support staff from COVID-19.

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Top of Mind episode 3: Beyond the pandemic, and a look at the PAWS program

Episode 3 of Top of Mind: Beyond the pandemic, and a look at the PAWS program

Hannah George in a medical lab doing testing

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On the frontlines of COVID-19

The U of M’s Med Lab Sciences Program trains behind-the-scenes but critical medical professionals.

U of M faculty Shailey Prasad and Karthik Natarajan.

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Pandemic resource inequity on an international level

U of M faculty Shailey Prasad and Karthik Natarajan speak about global distribution and supply chain challenges and inequity around pandemic resources.

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Expert Alert: Building stronger and sustainable supply chains for a post-pandemic world

Carlson School of Management Professor Kingshuk “KK” Sinha can speak to the weaknesses in the supply chains of the high-tech industry to agribusiness and health care, and what solutions for the future may look like.

Michelle Hutchens and occupational therapist Kelly Holden

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Occupational therapist helps in COVID-19 patient’s recovery

U of M alumna Kelly Holden used her expertise to help a patient overcome numerous hurdles in her COVID-19 recovery.

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Hippocrates Cafe: Reflections on the Pandemic

Hippocrates Cafe: Reflections on the Pandemic will be airing nationally on American Public Television in April.

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Talking vaccine anxiety, guilt and shaming with the U of M

Medical School Professor Sophia Albott discusses these three emerging vaccination attitudes and how to manage them as the vaccine access widens to new populations.

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Talking mental health during the pandemic with U of M

Community-University Health Care Center Case Manager Rachel Fuller talks about mental health and substance abuse challenges she is seeing in her practice.

U of M Medical School Professor Jill Foster modeling recommended airport PPE.

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Talking travel safety with U of M

U of M Medical School Professor Jill Foster offers tips on how to stay safe during upcoming travel.