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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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3 members of White House virus task force in quarantine

3 members of White House virus task force in quarantine

Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, have placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, another stark reminder that not even one of the nation’s most secure buildings is immune from the virus.
by The Associated Press

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Guthrie announces drastic cuts to budget, upcoming season

Guthrie announces drastic cuts to budget, upcoming season

The Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis has drastically scaled back its plans for the next season of plays, and says there will be staff cuts and layoffs as its budget for the upcoming season has been reduced by 60 percent.
by MPR News Staff

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Seen 'Plandemic'? We take a close look at the viral conspiracy video's claims

Seen 'Plandemic'? We take a close look at the viral conspiracy video's claims

The video has been viewed millions of times on YouTube via links that are replaced as quickly as the video-sharing service can remove them for violating its policy against "COVID-19 misinformation."
by Scott Neuman

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FDA grants emergency use authorization for first coronavirus antigen test

FDA grants emergency use authorization for first coronavirus antigen test

The agency announced approval for the diagnostic method on Saturday. Cheaper and easier to administer than genetic tests for the virus, it could potentially expand daily testing to millions — though it’s not without its shortcomings.
by Jason Slotkin

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Public health experts say many states are opening too soon to do so safely

Public health experts say many states are opening too soon to do so safely

By Monday at least 31 states will have partially reopened after seven weeks of restrictions. The moves come as President Trump pushes for the country to get back to work — while many public health experts warn that it's too soon.
by Leila Fadel

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How a pandemic and an old sewing machine showed a son his mother’s impact

How a pandemic and an old sewing machine showed a son his mother’s impact

Loretta Zabinski died last summer, 10 days before her 95th birthday, and months before there was any whiff of a global pandemic. But memories of the quiet impact Zabinski had on the northern Minnesota town of Ely are now stronger than ever — thanks to the COVID-19 outbreak and an antique sewing machine. 
by Dan Kraker

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