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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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Feds send team to evaluate Minnesota's coronavirus response

Feds send team to evaluate Minnesota's coronavirus response

The COVID-19 Response Assistance Field Team arrived earlier this week hoping to slow a rise in new cases. Minnesota’s health commissioner said Friday that the federal analysts complimented Minnesota’s efforts to stem the spread.
by The Associated Press

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Trump's favorite coronavirus metric, the case fatality, is unreliable

Trump's favorite coronavirus metric, the case fatality, is unreliable

President Donald Trump often cites the coronavirus case fatality rate, saying it is more important than the number of cases or deaths. But medical experts say it's not a good way to measure the pandemic.
by Tamara Keith

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'Tsunami' of evictions feared as $600 in extra unemployment payments end

'Tsunami' of evictions feared as $600 in extra unemployment payments end

Housing advocates and landlords alike say if Congress doesn't extend or replace the extra payments expiring this weekend, millions of out-of-work Americans won't be able to afford to pay their rent.
by Chris Arnold

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In reversal, Trump says schools in coronavirus hot spots should delay reopening

In reversal, Trump says schools in coronavirus hot spots should delay reopening

The president linked billions of dollars in federal aid to school districts that reopen fully, but acknowledged that in some coronavirus hot spots, the start of the school year may need to be delayed.
by Anya Kamenetz

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July 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: 773 new cases as pandemic total nears 50K

July 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: 773 new cases as pandemic total nears 50K

Officials have been bracing Minnesotans to expect hospitalizations to climb following several weeks of a surge in new confirmed cases. On Friday, they also warned of COVID-19 scammers.
by MPR News Staff

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COVID-19 brings surge of visitors — and some messes — to BWCA

COVID-19 brings surge of visitors — and some messes — to BWCA

The BWCA and the surrounding Superior National Forest in far northern Minnesota are seeing a surge in visitors this summer. With activities canceled and other trips on hold, vacationers are flocking to the area for the kinds of outdoors getaways that naturally allow for social distancing. That's good news for outfitters. But some of those campers are wreaking havoc.
by Dan Kraker

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Without a vaccine, researchers say, herd immunity may never be achieved

Without a vaccine, researchers say, herd immunity may never be achieved

A growing number of researchers think until there's an effective vaccine, the coronavirus will simply persist in the population, causing illness indefinitely. Better to squelch the spread instead.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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Southwest, American Airlines tighten their mask requirements by ending exemptions

Southwest, American Airlines tighten their mask requirements by ending exemptions

The airlines will require all customers over the age of 2 to wear face coverings on board and at airports, with no exceptions. They say people who don't comply won't be allowed to fly as next week.
by Rachel Treisman

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Another COVID-19 ripple effect: Crowded lakes cause conflict

Another COVID-19 ripple effect: Crowded lakes cause conflict

The effects of COVID-19 are showing up on the lakes of Otter Tail County, where the sheriff’s department water patrol is having a busy summer. With vacations canceled and travel at a minimum, people are staying close to home — and more boats on the water have meant more complaints about noise, and trespassing on private beaches.
by Dan Gunderson

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