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Why modeling COVID-19 is such a challenge

One of the most difficult aspects of daily life right now is the degree to which the future is unknown. Researchers are scrambling to model various outcomes for this pandemic, but the truth is it's an incredibly difficult task.
by Cathy Wurzer

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U.S. sheds 701,000 jobs, ending a record-long hiring streak

U.S. sheds 701,000 jobs, ending a record-long hiring streak

Last month's actual job loss was likely even larger because the government surveyed employers before the heaviest layoffs hit in the past two week. Nearly 10 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits in the last two weeks of March, far exceeding the figure for any corresponding period on record.
by The Associated Press

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Ships with coronavirus patients dock in Florida

Ships with coronavirus patients dock in Florida

The Zaandam and a sister ship sent to help it, the Rotterdam, were allowed to unload passengers at Port Everglades after working out a detailed agreement with officials who feared it would divert needed resources from a region that has seen a spike in virus cases.
by The Associated Press

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April 3 update on COVID-19 in MN: 22 dead, 40 in ICU; stay-home order may go past April 10

April 3 update on COVID-19 in MN: 22 dead, 40 in ICU; stay-home order may go past April 10

As COVID-19 cases and deaths continue to rise, Gov. Tim Walz on Friday acknowledged the social isolation and economic hit many are suffering, but urged the state to hang tough.
by MPR News Staff

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Ventilator shortages loom as states ponder rules for rationing

Ventilator shortages loom as states ponder rules for rationing

Many states are projected to have excessive demand for ventilator machines in the coming weeks, but no state government has formally asked hospitals to prepare for difficult and complex crisis triage.
by Martin Kaste and Rebecca Hersher

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