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Minnesota Flu Death Toll Rises to 176

The Associated Press — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:05:27 +0000

Minnesota's death toll from influenza this season has climbed to 176. The Minnesota Department of Health said Thursday seven more influenza-related deaths were confirmed last week.

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Minnesota Confirms 4 More Flu Deaths

The Associated Press — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:16:18 +0000

Minnesota has confirmed four more flu deaths. The Minnesota Department of Health says the deaths were confirmed last week.

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Another 17 Flu-Related Deaths Confirmed in Minnesota

The Associated Press — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 23:30:19 +0000

Flu-related deaths in Minnesota continue to rise, even as the influenza season wanes. The Minnesota Department of Health said Thursday another 17 flu-related deaths were confirmed last week.

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9 More Flu Deaths Confirmed in Minnesota

The Associated Press — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:52:10 +0000

Minnesota health officials confirm nine more flu-related deaths. The nine deaths were confirmed last week.

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Officials: Flu Season Has Peaked in Minnesota

The Associated Press — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 22:37:09 +0000

Health officials say the worst of the flu season is likely over in Minnesota. Kris Ehresmann, the state Health Department's infectious disease director, said Thursday the illness has peaked in Minnesota.

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Minnesota Records 15 More Flu-Related Deaths

The Associated Press — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:55:43 +0000

Flu activity may be slowing down in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Health on Thursday confirmed 15 more flu-related deaths. That raises Minnesota's death toll this season to 75.

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University Suspends Attendance Policy Due to Flu

The Associated Press — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 03:05:31 +0000

As students return from winter break this week, officials at the University of Minnesota say those who are experiencing flu symptoms should stay home. Due to a high number of flu cases, officials have suspended an attendance policy that requires a doctor's note if a student is absent on the first day.

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Some Minnesota Clinics Out of Flu Vaccine

The Associated Press — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:20:24 +0000

The Minnesota Health Departments says there is no shortage of flu vaccine in the state — although some people haven't been able to get flu vaccine from their primary care clinics.

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Minnesota Health Officials: 27 Flu Deaths This Season

The Associated Press — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 20:31:59 +0000

Minnesota health officials have confirmed 23 more flu-related deaths, raising the season total to 27. Health Commissioner Edward Ehlinger told reporters Thursday the state is in the midst of its most severe flu outbreak in several years, and it's putting stress on the health care system.

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St. Cloud VA Implements Visitor Restrictions Due to Flu Outbreak

Jim Maurice — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 03:02:51 +0000

To protect Veterans and families and to prevent the spreading of influenza related illnesses, the St. Cloud VA Medical Center is implementing visitor restrictions in the Community Living Center.

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Minnesota Teen's Flu Death Confirmed

The Associated Press — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 11:09:07 +0000

A 14-year-old girl is Minnesota's fifth fatal flu case this season. The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed the teen's flu-related death.

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Flu Death Toll Rises to 4 in Minnesota

The Associated Press — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 12:21:17 +0000

State health officials say the number of flu-related deaths in Minnesota has risen to four. A weekly influenza report from the Minnesota Department of Health says 578 people have been hospitalized since the flu season began in October.

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Flu Cases Spike in Minnesota

The Associated Press — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:38:32 +0000

Health officials are concerned about a recent spike in the number of flu cases in Minnesota. Flu patients have been filling urgent care centers and emergency rooms across the state.

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Minn. Records 2nd Flu Death Of Season

The Associated Press — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 03:29:41 +0000

Minnesota has recorded its second flu-related death of the season. Officials say a woman in her 90s with underlying health problems died of complication from the flu. She was the second Minnesotan to die of the flu in two weeks.

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Flu Season Off to Fast Start in Central Minnesota [AUDIO]

Jim Maurice — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:44:03 +0000

The flu bug has hit central Minnesota. CentraCare's Karen Witzman is the Director of Employee Health Services. She says they're seeing more patients with influenza, as well as an increase in the number of staff calling in sick.

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MN Confirms 1st Flu Case of Season

The Associated Press — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 21:59:39 +0000

The flu season has officially arrived in Minnesota. Minnesota health officials have confirmed the season's first influenza case in the state. It's a 26-year-old woman from Olmsted County in southeastern Minnesota.

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