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Is loss of smell and taste a symptom of COVID-19? Doctors want to find out

Is loss of smell and taste a symptom of COVID-19? Doctors want to find out

They have seen patients who presented with these symptoms — then tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Now they're gathering data to see if they can prove that there is indeed a connection.
by Maria Godoy, Allison Aubrey and Emily Kwong

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Veterans, VA brace for COVID-19 impact

Veterans, VA brace for COVID-19 impact

About half of U.S. veterans are over the age of 65, and many have underlying health complications, making them especially vulnerable to the new coronavirus. Those statistics have led to concerns about whether the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is ready with enough hospital beds, staff and medical equipment.
by Kirsti Marohn

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March 26 update on COVID-19 in MN: More deaths expected; too soon to say on State Fair

March 26 update on COVID-19 in MN: More deaths expected; too soon to say on State Fair

“We know we’ll be reporting more deaths in the days to come,” health chief Jan Malcolm said as she and Gov. Walz delivered the latest update, including news of a second state death. Will the pandemic affect the State Fair? Walz said it was too early to know.
by MPR News Staff

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Don't dash for cash: Authorities say there's no need to empty the ATM

Don't dash for cash: Authorities say there's no need to empty the ATM

Regulators urge consumers not to drain their bank accounts, after reports of large withdrawals by some customers worried about the coronavirus. The FDIC reminds us the public accounts are insured.
by Scott Horsley

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Walz's stay-at-home order permits many 'critical' workers to venture out; distancing urged

Walz's stay-at-home order permits many 'critical' workers to venture out; distancing urged

As most Minnesotans prepare to stay in their homes for two weeks under Gov. Tim Walz’s latest executive order, health officials and others hope the move will relieve pressure on hospitals and testing labs ahead of an expected surge of critical COVID-19 patients.
by Matt Sepic

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Clinics shifting as much as possible to telemedicine

Clinics shifting as much as possible to telemedicine

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, kids and adults are still getting infections and other maladies that have nothing to do with COVID-19. Health care providers are urging people to seek care if they need it, but whenever possible, they’re using telemedicine visits to treat patients.
by Mark Zdechlik

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ICU bed capacity varies widely nationwide. See how your county stacks up

ICU bed capacity varies widely nationwide. See how your county stacks up

An NPR analysis of the nation's 100,000 ICU beds finds some communities can accommodate far more critically ill patients than others, signaling potential disparities in care in the COVID-19 pandemic.
by Robert Benincasa

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