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Nurses plan march to Capitol to demand more access to PPE
A union representing Minnesota nurses is planning a march in St. Paul to demand more personal protective equipment, after a nurse at United Hospital was fired for violating policy by wearing hospital-issued scrubs.
South Korea records spike in new coronavirus cases; most linked to bars, nightclubs
Health officials reported 34 new infections on Sunday – the country's highest daily tally in about a month. Seoul closed bars and nightclubs this weekend as authorities worked to contain the outbreak.
May 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll in Minnesota climbs to 578
Minnesota reported 20 more confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Sunday. The number of confirmed cases in the state has climbed past 11,000, while more than half of Minnesotans who've been diagnosed with COVID-19 have recovered to the point where they no longer need to be in isolation.
Anti-vaccination activists join stay-at-home order protesters
Protests over stay-at-home orders because of COVID-19 have become more common across the country. In California, a surprising group is behind some of them: those who oppose mandatory vaccinations.
The people flying during the pandemic - and how airlines are trying to protect them
Planes are carrying medical personnel, essential workers and people returning from abroad or visiting critically ill relatives. Airlines are blocking middle seats and taking other safety measures.
Elon Musk says Tesla is suing California county, moving headquarters out of state
The company's CEO tweeted Saturday that the automaker is seeking legal action against Alameda County. The billionaire executive has been sharply critical of shelter-in-place orders in recent weeks.