COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

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Study: No deadly Legionella strain in closed U of M buildings’ water
This spring, as COVID-19 sent people across the University of Minnesota to work and learn from home, two professors launched a study to look for the presence of Legionella bacteria in the water supplies of buildings on the university’s Twin Cities campuses.
Can I get the coronavirus twice?
It seems possible, though how often it happens isn't known. Researchers in Hong Kong recently reported evidence of a person who got the coronavirus a second time, months after an initial infection.
Sept. 3 update on COVID-19 in MN: 'Not out of the woods'
Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday warned Minnesota sits at a “tipping point” in the COVID-19 pandemic, putting the state’s gains at risk as cases skyrocket. He implored Minnesotans to stay vigilant to stem the spread of the disease over Labor Day weekend and beyond.
COVID-19 looms over sugarbeet harvest
Sugarbeet growers and processors hire thousands of workers each year of the harvest. This year they need to protect them from COVID-19 to ensure the harvest is brought in.
CDC tells states: Be ready to distribute vaccines on Nov. 1
The federal government has told states to prepare for a coronavirus vaccine to be ready to distribute by Nov. 1. The timeline raised concern among public health experts about an “October surprise" — a vaccine approval driven by political considerations ahead of a presidential election, rather than science.
How to stop your 'doomscroll'
How often do you find yourself spending hours aimlessly scrolling through social media? During this unprecedented time, a lot of the information we are thumbing through can be negative, saddening and disheartening. This habit is called “doomscrolling” and it can often lead to more fear, anxiety and stress. Why we do it and how can we manage it?