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Coronavirus cases top 25 million globally as India emerges as a new epicenter
The milestone was reached on Sunday, fueled by a surge of more than 78,000 cases in India on Saturday. The spread of the virus in India has grown in recent weeks, with daily cases there now outpacing both the United States and Brazil.
Aug. 29 update on COVID-19 in MN: More than 1,000 new cases in the state
Minnesota health officials Saturday reported 1,032 newly confirmed COVID-19 cases — the second-highest daily increase on record and the second time in three days that the state’s new case count surpassed 1,000.
How many coronavirus cases are happening in schools? This tracker keeps count
Alisha Morris, a Kansas theater teacher, created a database of COVID-19 cases in schools. Now maintained by the National Education Association, it shares data that some schools prefer to keep quiet.
Aug. 28 update on COVID-19 in MN: State increasing enforcement at bars, restaurants
State health officials announced that bars and restaurants across Minnesota will face increased scrutiny starting Friday over whether they're complying with COVID-19 guidelines. The state reported 862 new cases Friday, in keeping with the steady drumbeat of new cases all month.