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March 28, 2020 12:32 PM

Hotspots grow as coronavirus death toll in U.S. passes 2,000

The coronavirus continued its unrelenting spread across the United States with fatalities doubling in two days, and authorities saying Saturday that an infant who tested positive had died.

by The Associated Press

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March 28, 2020 10:33 AM

Why 'death rates' from coronavirus can be deceiving

"Case fatality rates have been very confusing," says Dr. Steven Lawrence, an infectious disease expert. Here's why.

by Jon Hamilton

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March 28, 2020 7:30 AM

March 28 update on COVID-19 in Minnesota: Death toll now 5; stay-at-home order takes effect

A fifth person has died from COVID-19 in Minnesota, state health officials announced Saturday. Meanwhile the number of confirmed cases in the state increased to 441, up from 398 the day before.

by MPR News Staff

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March 27, 2020 7:44 PM

Fact check: N.Y governor slams Trump ventilator claim as 'ignorant' and 'uninformed'

The president said New York ignored ventilators sent by the federal government. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired back, saying the president's view was "incorrect and grossly uninformed."

by Bobby Allyn

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March 27, 2020 5:30 PM

Thinking of heading to a cabin to wait out the coronavirus? Here are a few things to consider

With the state under a two-week stay-at-home order starting at midnight Friday, people with the option might be thinking of packing up and heading out of town for the next few weeks. But state officials ask that you consider that decision carefully.

by Kirsti Marohn

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March 27, 2020 4:32 PM

From Louis Erdrich to Kurt Vonnegut, a reading list for social distancing

In a time of change and turmoil, many listeners are turning to books for entertainment and comfort. Listeners and book experts nominated their favorites during a recent conversation on MPR News with Kerri Miller.

by Breann Schossow

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March 27, 2020 4:30 PM

One of first Minnesotans with COVID-19 describes experience, urges people to 'take this seriously'

Jonah Stillman of Excelsior finished quarantine this week, after contracting the novel coronavirus while traveling abroad.

by Tom Crann and Kyle Shiely

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March 27, 2020 4:15 PM

States and stores are banning reusable bags during COVID-19 pandemic. Is it safe to use them?

The governors of Massachusetts and New Hampshire have temporarily ordered the use of disposable bags in stores around their states as a way to tamp down the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. And grocery stores around the country, including some in Minnesota, are putting restrictions on them. But are the fears warranted?

by Dan Kraker

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March 27, 2020 4:00 PM

Trump: Governors should be 'appreciative' of federal coronavirus efforts

President Trump signed an historic $2 trillion coronavirus relief package on Friday just hours after the House approved it amidst the deepening crisis over the pandemic.

by Barbara Sprunt and Amita Kelly

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March 27, 2020 3:41 PM

4 dead aboard cruise ship with COVID-19 cases

More than 140 others are sick aboard a cruise ship holding off the coast of Panama. The cruise line Holland America wants to move the ill coronavirus patients to the United States.

by Greg Allen

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