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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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Children can get severe COVID-19, CDC says — especially Black and Hispanic children

Children can get severe COVID-19, CDC says — especially Black and Hispanic children

Despite persistent rumors that children are "almost immune" to the virus, the analysis of 576 children hospitalized for COVID-19 across 14 states found that one out of three was admitted to the ICU — similar to the rate among adults.
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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Trump end run around Congress raises questions on his claims

Trump end run around Congress raises questions on his claims

President Trump’s end run around Congress on coronavirus relief is raising questions about whether it would give Americans the economic lifeline he claims and appears certain to face legal challenges. Democrats called it a pre-election ploy that would burden cash-strapped states.
by The Associated Press

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Georgia school where photos showed large crowds reports COVID-19 cases

Georgia school where photos showed large crowds reports COVID-19 cases

A total of nine students and staff members at a Georgia high school have tested positive for the coronavirus, the principal said in a letter to parents after the school made headlines for online photos showing hallways packed with teens — many of them not wearing masks.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. response to coronavirus is met with incredulity abroad

U.S. response to coronavirus is met with incredulity abroad

With confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. hitting 5 million Sunday, by far the highest of any country, the failure of the most powerful nation in the world to contain the scourge has been met with astonishment and alarm in Europe.
by The Associated Press

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In executive actions, Trump extends unemployment benefits, defers payroll taxes

In executive actions, Trump extends unemployment benefits, defers payroll taxes

President Trump signed four executive actions to provide economic relief amid the coronavirus pandemic. They amount to a stopgap measure, after not reaching a deal with Congress.
by Tamara Keith and Matthew S. Schwartz

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Mid-American Conference cancels fall football due to coronavirus; Big Ten taps brakes on practices

Mid-American Conference cancels fall football due to coronavirus; Big Ten taps brakes on practices

The Mid-American Conference on Saturday became the first league at college football's highest level to cancel its fall season because of the pandemic. Meanwhile, the Big Ten is tapping the brakes on the football preseason, telling its schools that until further notice full contact practices cannot begin.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Harleys everywhere, few masks: Sturgis draws thousands

Harleys everywhere, few masks: Sturgis draws thousands

“This is a major experiment,” said one man who rode his Harley from Arizona to attend the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally along with thousands of other people amid the ongoing pandemic. “It could be a major mistake.”
by The Associated Press

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Coronavirus aid talks collapse in Washington

Coronavirus aid talks collapse in Washington

A last-ditch effort by Democrats to revive Capitol Hill talks on vital COVID-19 rescue money collapsed in disappointment at week's end, making it increasingly likely that Washington gridlock will mean more hardship for millions of people.
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