The Latest: Minnesota officials urge proper mask wearing

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota health officials urged this week that people wear masks — and wear them properly — as the state reported an additional 964 new infections on Saturday.

More than 6,300 people have died in Minnesota and more than 470,000 people have had confirmed coronavirus cases since the start of the pandemic.

State figures show more than 209,010 people have received the full two-dose series of the vaccine. However, health officials point out people need to wear masks correctly. Researchers at the University of Minnesota reviewed video of public events and found nearly a quarter of people were wearing masks under their noses.

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THE VIRUS OUTBREAK:

New York Gov. Cuomo lauded early in pandemic, now panned on nursing home deaths. Tight supply creates reluctance over federal vaccine sites. Oxford University is testing the AstraZeneca vaccine in children. Union says meatpacking workers should be vaccinated sooner. Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival festivities may be canceled, but nobody told pet lovers and their dogs.

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HERE’S WHAT ELSE IS HAPPENING:

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma is approaching 4,000 deaths caused by the coronavirus.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health on Saturday reported 35 deaths for a total of 3,994 since the start of the pandemic. The department also reported 1,458 new virus cases for a total of 412,276.

Data from Johns Hopkins University shows a decline in the...