Minnesota public health officials are asking families to get tested for the coronavirus every two weeks from now until the end of the school year, in an effort to limit the impact of the disease. The state Department of Health campaign announced Wednesday it is reaching out to families, health professionals, schools and youth organizations to help encourage regular COVID-19 testing.

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