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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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Kids get coronavirus, but do they spread it? We'll find out when schools reopen

Kids get coronavirus, but do they spread it? We'll find out when schools reopen

Studies show children have lower rates of COVID-19 and have milder symptoms than adults. But there's less information on how much kids spread the virus, which is key to safely reopen schools.
by Allison Aubrey

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The end of $600 unemployment benefits will hit millions of households and the economy

The end of $600 unemployment benefits will hit millions of households and the economy

Millions of Americans who lost jobs during the pandemic are in danger of having their incomes cut for a second time. The sudden halt in payments would be felt in households and throughout the economy.
by Scott Horsley

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July 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: 9-month-old dies; record spike in new case counts

July 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: 9-month-old dies; record spike in new case counts

Minnesota’s COVID-19 toll continued to climb Monday with 922 new cases and an extra measure of heartbreak — the first death of a child in the state, an infant in Clay County with no underlying health problems.
by MPR News Staff

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Lawmakers are far apart on a new coronavirus relief bill. Here are 5 sticking points

Lawmakers are far apart on a new coronavirus relief bill. Here are 5 sticking points

As Congress returns from its recess, the sticking points in another pandemic relief package include unemployment benefits. Plus, here are five more things to watch this week.
by Deirdre Walsh and Domenico Montanaro

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Some Minnesota employers happy to see extra jobless benefits end

Some Minnesota employers happy to see extra jobless benefits end

Enhanced unemployment benefits to help offset the economic blow from the COVID-19 pandemic expire soon if Congress doesn't act. Some employers think those increased benefits have kept people from returning to the workforce.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Your 'doomscrolling' breeds anxiety. Here's how to stop the cycle

Your 'doomscrolling' breeds anxiety. Here's how to stop the cycle

So many of us do it: the long scroll through grim news on social media before bed. A cognitive behavioral specialist offers advice on how to stop "doomscrolling" for the sake of your mental health.
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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