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Cities fear protests may fuel new wave of virus outbreaks
The massive protests sweeping across the Twin Cities and the country following the police killing of George Floyd have sent shudders through the health community and elevated fears that the huge crowds will lead to a new surge in cases of the coronavirus.
May 30 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll surpasses 1K, more cases expected from protests
As massive protests over the killing of George Floyd continue to rage in the Twin Cities, health officials this week said they expected a spike in cases stemming from the gatherings.
Coronavirus FAQs: Is it safer to fly or drive? Is air conditioning a threat?
They're not exactly easy questions to answer. In the first case, you must consider motel cleaning regimens and the hazards of driving vs. the risk of sitting next to a sneezy air traveler.
Trump takes aim at WHO as U.S. economic outlooks worsens
With new U.S. economic numbers highlighting the rough road ahead for a hoped-for rebound, President Trump on Friday took aim at the World Health Organization and China, blaming both for their roles in the pandemic's devastation.