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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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‘It was expected’: Worthington pork plant closes indefinitely

‘It was expected’: Worthington pork plant closes indefinitely

Health officials said Monday that almost 40 people with ties to the plant — employees and their family members — had confirmed cases of COVID-19. They expect that number to grow, as more people are tested and more positive cases are investigated.
by Hannah Yang

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Trump says he'll suspend immigration for 60 days over coronavirus fears

Trump says he'll suspend immigration for 60 days over coronavirus fears

President Trump said he plans to "temporarily suspend immigration into the United States," in an attempt to protect American workers from the coronavirus' economic toll.
by Franco Ordoñez, Tamara Keith and Ryan Lucas

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Isolating with a partner? Relationship therapists share stress-reduction strategies

Isolating with a partner? Relationship therapists share stress-reduction strategies

Coronavirus-induced isolation means many couples are spending a lot more time together. Psychologists Julie and John Gottman offer advice on dealing with "pressure-cooker" moments.
by David Greene

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April 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: 160 deaths, most tied to long-term care

April 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: 160 deaths, most tied to long-term care

State health leaders faced fresh questions Tuesday about the pace of COVID-19 testing and the numbers of deaths in long-term care facilities. With Minnesota cases continuing to climb, they made it clear that many curbs on daily life were still needed.
by MPR News Staff

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'How are we going to do this?': Students with special needs could slip behind

'How are we going to do this?': Students with special needs could slip behind

Without the kind of in-person therapists, instruction and support found in schools, special education students and their families are facing steep challenges. Many are beginning to worry about regression.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Georgia beginning to reopen its economy, lifting some coronavirus-crisis limits

Georgia beginning to reopen its economy, lifting some coronavirus-crisis limits

Gov. Brian Kemp cited favorable data and more testing in his decision to reopen businesses such as gyms, tattoo parlors and hair salons this Friday. Pennsylvania and Tennessee also announced changes.
by Hannah Hagemann and Brakkton Booker

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Behind rallies to reopen economy, a Minnesota activist and his family

Behind rallies to reopen economy, a Minnesota activist and his family

Across the country, Ben Dorr and his brothers, Chris and Aaron, have long opposed Republican legislators for not being conservative enough on issues ranging from guns to abortion. They are now promoting rallies to reopen businesses in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Their detractors say they spread disinformation to sow confusion among voters.
by Catharine Richert

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This Charmin factory keeps humming even as much of America is hunkered down

This Charmin factory keeps humming even as much of America is hunkered down

Although millions of Americans are out of work or working from home, many are still working at factories nationwide. They have some lessons on what it will take to "reopen" the country safely.
by Scott Horsley

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Life of an essential worker: Environmental service employee at Methodist Hospital

Life of an essential worker: Environmental service employee at Methodist Hospital

Joann Palmer is an environmental service worker at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. She’s been cleaning that hospital for more than 30 years. She spoke about working on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis and how her job has changed.
by Karen Zamora and Angela Davis

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Nearly 3 million homeowners get mortgage help, but others hit roadblocks

Nearly 3 million homeowners get mortgage help, but others hit roadblocks

Congress ordered lenders to let homeowners who've been hurt financially in the crisis to skip mortgage payments. Many are getting that help, but others say their lenders aren't playing by the rules.
by Chris Arnold

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