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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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State releases new COVID-19 guidance to allow more visitors in long-term care

State releases new COVID-19 guidance to allow more visitors in long-term care

After months of strictly limited visitation policies, Minnesota's long-term care facilities will soon be allowed to cautiously open their doors a little wider — but only if they meet strict criteria laid out by the state.
by Peter Cox

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Minnesota health officials discuss COVID-19 transmission in the state

Minnesota health officials discuss COVID-19 transmission in the state

Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm and the state’s infectious disease director, Kris Ehresmann, return to the show to discuss the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic and answer listener questions.
by Kerri Miller, Breann Schossow and Marianne Combs

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'A homeless pandemic' looms as 30 million are at risk of eviction

'A homeless pandemic' looms as 30 million are at risk of eviction

Federal and state eviction bans, put in place during the pandemic, have lapsed. President Trump's executive order to prevent evictions isn't enough and Congress needs to act, housing activists say.
by Jim Zarroli

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Is singing together safe in the era of coronavirus? Not really, experts say

Is singing together safe in the era of coronavirus? Not really, experts say

Schools, faith and community groups as well as professional musicians are all struggling with the risks of singing. Experts present the most recent research and offer strategies to mitigate the risks.
by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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Aug. 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: Worries rise over isolation in long-term care

Aug. 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: Worries rise over isolation in long-term care

The vast majority of Minnesota’s long-term care residents have not been diagnosed with COVID-19 — yet they’re still suffering because of it, Minnesota officials said Monday as they fielded questions around the Health Department’s latest data.
by MPR News Staff

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States on hook for billions under Trump's unemployment plan

States on hook for billions under Trump's unemployment plan

Whether President Trump has the constitutional authority to extend federal unemployment benefits by executive order remains unclear. Equally up in the air is whether states, which are necessary partners in Trump's plan to bypass Congress, will sign on.
by The Associated Press

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