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COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

The latest news, resources, guides and tips to help you stay up to date on the coronavirus pandemic.

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'He helped hundreds of refugee families start a new life': Minnesota Karen community leader dies from COVID-19 complications

Marner Saw, a leader in Minnesota's Karen community, died Friday from complications of COVID-19. "He helped hundreds of refugee families start a new life in Minnesota and become citizens," the Karen Organization of Minnesota said.
by Emily Bright

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Number of new cases, tests remain high in the state

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Number of new cases, tests remain high in the state

Minnesota reported more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for a fourth consecutive day Sunday. But the recent high case numbers are largely driven by high testing volumes, and key metrics such as hospitalizations and the positivity rate have improved in recent days.
by MPR News Staff

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Trump declares 'I get it' about coronavirus, then briefly leaves hospital

Trump declares 'I get it' about coronavirus, then briefly leaves hospital

President Donald Trump declared, “I get it,” in a message to the nation Sunday evening before briefly leaving the hospital to salute cheering supporters from his motorcade. The surprising move raised new questions about his understanding of the deadly coronavirus.
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Allergies, colds, flu and COVID-19: How to best prepare for fall's 'sick season'

Allergies, colds, flu and COVID-19: How to best prepare for fall's 'sick season'

Coughs, sore throats and runny noses are common in fall and winter, and they rarely signal dire disease. But with COVID-19 a threat this year, and flu an annual hazard, here's what you need to know.
by Kristen Kendrick

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Wisconsin sets record for COVID-19 cases in single day

Wisconsin health officials on Saturday said the state set a single-day record for COVID-19 cases, with nearly 2,900 positive tests. Minnesota saw fewer than half that number of new cases while running twice as many tests.
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Trump is taking remdesivir. Here's how it works to control the coronavirus

Trump is taking remdesivir. Here's how it works to control the coronavirus

President Donald Trump is being treated with remdesivir, an antiviral drug. While the drug hasn't been formally approved by the Food and Drug Administration, it was authorized for emergency use in May for treating hospitalized patients with the coronavirus.
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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Timeline: What we know about President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis

Timeline: What we know about President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis

President Trump tweeted early Friday morning that he tested positive for the coronavirus. But questions remain about what exactly happened before and after — when the president was first diagnosed, and exactly what treatment he received and when.
by Sam Gringlas

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