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Trump wears mask in public for first time during pandemic
President Trump wore a mask during a visit to a military hospital on Saturday, the first time the president has been seen in public with the type of facial covering recommended by health officials as a precaution against spreading the coronavirus.
Coronavirus FAQ: How do I protect myself if the coronavirus can linger in the air?
Researchers say airborne transmission is possible, especially in cramped, indoor settings — but it's unclear how much it contributes to the spread of the coronavirus. Here's how to lower your risks, just in case.
Pandemic bike boom gives cities permission to green their streets
A survey of residents in six European countries found 75 percent of respondents supported maintaining changes to streets that have allowed for more biking and socially-distant walking during the pandemic.
No easy solutions for tent camps in Minneapolis parks, county official says
Homelessness is driving the growth of tent camps in Minneapolis parks — and COVID-19 is making the situation worse, Hennepin County’s senior administrator of housing stability tells MPR News. The Minneapolis park board says it’ll consider a new resolution next week to reduce the size of the Powderhorn Park encampments — the largest encampments in the city.
Anatomy of a COVID-19 conspiracy theory
Conspiracy theories need just the right ingredients to take off within a population and the coronavirus pandemic has been a breeding ground for them. How fear, wealth and social media all play a role.