Health

March 16, 2020 8:00 AM

Have you tried to get tested for coronavirus? Tell us about your experience so we can understand what people are being told

As MPR News continues to cover this public health emergency, we’d like to better understand what patients are hearing from doctors and medical authorities when they ask to be tested for the coronavirus. And we need your help.

by Catharine Richert

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March 16, 2020 6:11 AM

What you need to know about the coronavirus (translations available in Spanish, Somali and Hmong)

The new coronavirus is spreading in states across the country, including in Minnesota.

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March 16, 2020 5:59 AM

Tenn. brothers donate sanitizer products bought for resale

Thousands of bottles of hand sanitizer and packs of antibacterial wipes and medical masks have been donated after a failed attempt by two Tennessee brothers to resell them for profit.

by The Associated Press

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March 16, 2020 4:00 AM

4 takeaways from the Biden-Sanders debate

The first one-on-one debate between the two men was supposed to be in Arizona, one of four states voting in the Democratic presidential primaries Tuesday. But it took place in a TV studio instead.

by Domenico Montanaro

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March 16, 2020 4:00 AM

After school-closure announcement, teachers and districts across Minnesota get to work

Gov. Tim Walz announced Sunday that all K-12 public schools in the state must close by Wednesday to slow the spread of coronavirus, and to give educators time to prepare for longer-term online learning. Now state leaders and educators need to figure out how to make it work.

by Marcheta Fornoff

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March 16, 2020 4:00 AM

Work and kids suddenly all home? Be flexible and patient, experts say

With businesses and schools closing their buildings to stop the spread of the coronavirus, many Minnesotans are quickly learning the realities of working from home. Making it work involves planning and some ingenuity, particularly if there are children at home.

by Euan Kerr

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March 15, 2020 9:46 PM

'Bigger than any one of us': Biden, Sanders address pandemic in debate

Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders sought in Sunday's Democratic debate to cast themselves as best-positioned to lead the nation through a global pandemic, uniting in their criticism of President Trump's response to the fast-moving coronavirus but diverging in how they would confront the spiraling public health and economic crisis.

by The Associated Press

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March 15, 2020 9:15 PM

U.S. moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears

Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with health officials recommending that groups of 50 or more don't get together and a government expert saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.

by The Associated Press

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March 15, 2020 9:01 PM

Minnesota Legislature scaling back operations amid coronavirus outbreak

Minnesota legislative leaders announced Sunday night that they're planning to effectively recess the legislative session for up to a month, coming in only on an as-needed basis to pass legislation related to the coronavirus situation.

by MPR News Staff

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March 15, 2020 7:41 PM

White House says more drive-through coronavirus test sites to open this week

The Trump administration said Sunday that first responders, medical providers and the elderly will be given priority as officials strive to dramatically expand the availability of testing.

by Mara Liasson and Bobby Allyn

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