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MN health, elder care operations curb visitors in COVID-19 response

MN health, elder care operations curb visitors in COVID-19 response

On Thursday, CentraCare, which operates eight hospitals and 11 senior housing facilities in central Minnesota, announced a ban on visitors to its facilities as it tries to protect its clients from the spread of coronavirus. Other Minnesota facilities also announced restrictions.
by Peter Cox and Kirsti Marohn

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St. Thomas Academy shut through Friday; parent confirmed with COVID-19

The private Catholic middle and high school for boys in Mendota Heights said it will be closed Thursday and Friday after a parent of a student was confirmed to have COVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the coronavirus. The person had not been on campus.
by Tim Nelson

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Dow plunges 2,300 points: Stocks in meltdown as panic selling continues

Dow plunges 2,300 points: Stocks in meltdown as panic selling continues

The stock market has suffered a relentless, breathtaking drop — moving deeper into bear territory. Stocks fell so fast Thursday morning that it triggered a 15-minute halt in trading for the second time this week.
by Avie Schneider

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EU condemns Trump travel ban from Europe as virus spreads

EU condemns Trump travel ban from Europe as virus spreads

"The coronavirus is a global crisis, not limited to any continent and it requires cooperation rather than unilateral action," EU Council President Charles Michel and Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said in a joint statement.
by The Associated Press

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Too busy? Make time to 'do nothing'

Too busy? Make time to 'do nothing'

As many Americans start thinking about what a self-quarantine might look like, author Celeste Headlee has some advice: Put down your phone. Her book explains how we're "overdoing and underliving."
by David Greene

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Students, businesses wary of U of M coronavirus-inspired class suspensions

Students, businesses wary of U of M coronavirus-inspired class suspensions

U leaders canceled face-to-face classes until at least the end of the month. Mitchell Hamline Law School and the University of St. Thomas made similar moves Thursday. The Minnesota State system will add a week of suspended classes to spring holiday, effectively creating a two-week break.
by Matt Sepic

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