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March 17, 2020 8:20 AM

White House seeks $850B economic stimulus amid virus crisis

The White House is proposing a roughly $850 billion emergency stimulus to address the economic cost of the new coronavirus. The request will be outlined to Senate Republicans Tuesday and will aim to provide relief for small businesses and the airline industry and include a massive tax cut for wage-earners.

by The Associated Press

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March 17, 2020 5:53 AM

Walz signs $200 million emergency COVID-19 funding bill

The bill gives the Minnesota Department of Health $150 million to make grants to providers for costs related to the pandemic. An additional $50 million will go to the public health response contingency account.

by MPR News Staff

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March 17, 2020 5:26 AM

How to be alone, but not lonely, despite the coronavirus

As "social distancing" becomes common practice because of the new coronavirus, people are finding ways to stay connected and fight isolation.

by Sarah McCammon

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March 17, 2020 4:36 AM

'Every step you take is prayer': As coronavirus spreads, women lead virtual dance for healing

As the world continues to grapple with the rapid spread of COVID-19, a group of Indigenous women gathered over the weekend — separately — to dance for healing. The dance they shared has its roots in another global pandemic, a century ago.

by Dan Kraker

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March 17, 2020 4:01 AM

Poll: As coronavirus spreads, fewer Americans see pandemic as a real threat

Less than half are making the recommended changes like eating from home more often or canceling plans to avoid large crowds, according to a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll.

by Barbara Sprunt and Bobby Allyn

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March 17, 2020 4:00 AM

Minnesota hospitals plan for 'stages' of COVID-19 patients, warn of a possible surge

The state's hospital systems are preparing for what they know will be a difficult test from the novel coronavirus. Hospital leaders say they anticipate a lot of need, but are worried about a surge in COVID-19 patients that could tax the equipment they need to do their jobs safely.

by Peter Cox

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March 17, 2020 4:00 AM

Myth-busting: You won’t get COVID-19 from your tap water

As concern grows over the spread of COVID-19, many people across Minnesota and the U.S. have been stocking up on items like food, cleaning supplies and bottled water. But why water? We asked some experts about water and COVID-19, and here’s what we learned.

by Kirsti Marohn

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March 16, 2020 8:23 PM

Limited access to COVID-19 tests frustrates patients, health professionals

Reports abound from people saying they or a loved one have been sick with symptoms similar to those associated with COVID-19, and have been denied testing for myriad reasons.

by Catharine Richert

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March 16, 2020 7:24 PM

Insurers cover fewer drugs, leaving some patients struggling to get needed treatments

A new report finds insurers are becoming more selective about which medications they'll cover. Patients and doctors have to work harder to get treatments approved.

by Sydney Lupkin

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March 16, 2020 7:18 PM

MLB delays opening day to mid-May at earliest due to virus

Major League Baseball has pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest because of the coronavirus. The move came Monday after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks.

by The Associated Press

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