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The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirmed that a bat found on a downtown Minneapolis sidewalk on September 15 tested positive for rabies. Officials are urgently seeking a woman seen handling the animal and urging anyone who may have had contact to seek medical advice, as bat bites can be painless and leave no visible marks.
The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed three new measles cases in Anoka County children, bringing the state's total to nine for the year. The children developed symptoms after returning from Europe, and MDH is working with Hennepin Healthcare to contact those potentially exposed at the hospital. Measles is highly contagious and can lead to severe health complications.
The Minnesota Department of Health has reported a surge in demand for its free at-home COVID-19 test kits, following an increase in COVID hospitalizations. The state program allows households to order four free self-tests each month, while supplies last. The FDA has extended the expiration date on some tests, and positive results from self-tests are considered highly reliable. MDH encourages Minnesotans to also utilize tests from schools, health providers, and pharmacies, and to check if their insurance covers the cost.