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Topic's Include: Mayo Clinic Minute: Looking ahead after 2 years of COVID-19 pandemic, cancer treatment may inhibit immune response to COVID-19 vaccination, and Mayo Clinic Q&A- why getting infected with COVID-19 is still a bad idea.

By Chantell Canfield • January 24, 2022

Today's Highlights Include: Study: E-cigarette users with COVID-19 more likely to experience symptoms, Omicron may peak next week in Minnesota, says Mayo data scientist, and Fauci says FDA could authorize Pfizer's Covid vaccine for kids under 5 in the next month.

By Chantell Canfield • January 21, 2022

As omicron surges and demand for testing spikes, Dr. Morice was among a group of experts called on to discuss access to COVID-19 testing, as well as the ins-and-outs of different test options.

By Tracy Will • January 19, 2022

Topic's Include: Mayo Clinic’s statement on the declaration of local emergency requiring masking in indoor spaces in Rochester, how to decide what mask is best for you, and what is ‘flurona’ and why a Mayo Clinic expert says flu cases are rising.

By Chantell Canfield • January 17, 2022

Today's Highlights Include: Minnesota stops requiring child care providers to quarantine kids exposed to COVID-19, doctors discuss the future of COVID-19, and should you swab your throat with a rapid Covid test?

By Chantell Canfield • January 14, 2022

Dr. William Morice II, president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, named among the publication’s list of influencers, thought leaders, and key players driving change in the year ahead.

By Tracy Will • January 11, 2022

Topics Include: Mayo Clinic Q and A: Strategies for stressed kids, FDA authorizes COVID-19 boosters for 12- to 15-year-olds, and the COVID-19 tests: Different types and when to use them.

By Chantell Canfield • January 10, 2022

If you need a test for COVID-19, a variety of options are now available. But how do you know which one is right for you? Use this guide from Mayo Clinic Laboratories to sort through the choices and help you decide.

By Tracy Will • January 7, 2022

Today's Highlights Include: Minneapolis and St. Paul reinstate mask requirements, supreme court weighs Biden’s vaccine mandates as Omicron spreads, and if you tested positive for COVID but don't have any symptoms, here's exactly what you should do.

By Chantell Canfield • January 7, 2022

December 2021, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced thirty new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.

By Chantell Canfield • January 6, 2022

Topic's Include: Hospital visitor restrictions to begin Jan. 3, 2022 in Rochester and Mayo Clinic Q and A: Children and video games.

By Chantell Canfield • January 3, 2022

Today's Highlights Include: They were the pandemic’s perfect victims, COVID-19 pills could be a game changer-if you can get your hands on them, and how can I protect a child too young for a COVID-19 vaccine?

By Chantell Canfield • December 31, 2021

From friendly neighbor, to a hero. Darin Kittleson was in the middle of his ordinary day snow plowing his driveway when he decided to plow his neighbor’s driveway, as well. That was when he heard the cry for help. Darin rushed inside as 911 was being called, he immediately started performing CPR, which in the end saved his neighbor’s life.

By Chris Bahnsen • December 29, 2021