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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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IQ2 debate: Will coronavirus reshape the world order in China's favor?

IQ2 debate: Will coronavirus reshape the world order in China's favor?

How might coronavirus reshape geopolitics? For some, the answer is clear: China is on the rise. While Washington embraces “America first” and abdicates its global leadership role, they argue, Beijing is stepping up to fill the void.
by MPR News Staff

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Amid confusion about reopening, an expert explains how to assess COVID-19 risk

Amid confusion about reopening, an expert explains how to assess COVID-19 risk

Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm warns that the threat from the pandemic is ongoing. "We will all know somebody — we will all love somebody — who will die from this disease," he says.
by Terry Gross

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June 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: Daily death counts slowing; hospitalizations dip

June 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: Daily death counts slowing; hospitalizations dip

Minnesota’s COVID-19 toll continued to show signs of plateauing with current hospitalizations and intensive care cases falling and the daily count of deaths trending down. On Thursday, state officials are expected to discuss new fall planning guidance for K-12 schools.
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Cows help with COVID-19 treatment, no bull

Cows help with COVID-19 treatment, no bull

Cattle may turn out to be of help in the coronavirus pandemic. A South Dakota biotech company is using cows to create antibodies that could then be used for disease prevention or treatment.
by Joe Palca

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A drug offers hope amid spikes in coronavirus infections

A drug offers hope amid spikes in coronavirus infections

Researchers say the steroid, called dexamethasone, reduced deaths by 35 percent in patients who needed breathing machines. It's a welcome bit of hope as countries grapple with spikes in contagion as they loosen restrictions and reopen their economies.
by The Associated Press

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After weeks of no new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand, 2 arrivals test positive

After weeks of no new cases of COVID-19 in New Zealand, 2 arrivals test positive

"We will almost certainly see cases here again" Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern predicted last week. "That is not a sign we have failed." The two women in the new cases are in self-isolation.
by Laurel Wamsley

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