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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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June 15 update on COVID-19 in MN: 1,304 deaths; hospitalizations fall

June 15 update on COVID-19 in MN: 1,304 deaths; hospitalizations fall

The newest counts come as the pace of the outbreak continues to show signs of slowing, although state health officials in recent days warned the situation could worsen if safety measures aren’t followed.
by MPR News Staff

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Pequot Lakes man who died of COVID-19 remembered for humor, generous spirit

Pequot Lakes man who died of COVID-19 remembered for humor, generous spirit

Maury Graham’s family and friends say he was a talented salesman and a savvy real estate investor. He loved adventurous road trips and fishing, though his friends say his stories about the fish he didn't land were far more dramatic than his actual catches. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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Pandemic closed the U.S.-Canada border - and this engaged couple was stuck on opposite sides

Pandemic closed the U.S.-Canada border - and this engaged couple was stuck on opposite sides

When COVID-19 caused border closures, a woman from British Columbia and her fiancé in Washington state were unable to see each other — not even for their wedding.
by Eilís O'Neill

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China, Korea, Egypt report rise in coronavirus cases as restrictions ease

China, Korea, Egypt report rise in coronavirus cases as restrictions ease

China reported its highest daily total of new coronavirus cases in two months on Sunday and infections in South Korea also rose, showing how the disease can come back as curbs on business and travel are lifted.
by The Associated Press

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Emails reveal chaos as meatpacking companies fought health agencies over COVID-19 outbreaks in their plants

Thousands of pages of documents obtained by ProPublica show how quickly public health agencies were overwhelmed by meatpacking cases. One CEO described social distancing as “a nicety that makes sense only for people with laptops.”
by ProPublica Staff

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Coronavirus 2nd wave? Nope, the U.S. is still stuck in the 1st one

Coronavirus 2nd wave? Nope, the U.S. is still stuck in the 1st one

The nation still sees more than 20,000 new cases on average a day, a number that's barely budged for weeks. Forecasters say we're looking at tens of thousands more deaths this summer.
by Nurith Aizenman

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