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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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Reinstate? Reassign? Navy to decide fate of fired captain

Reinstate? Reassign? Navy to decide fate of fired captain

The Navy’s top admiral will soon decide the fate of the aircraft carrier captain who was fired after pleading for commanders to move faster to safeguard his coronavirus-infected crew on the USS Theodore Roosevelt.
by The Associated Press

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Governors across the U.S. feel heat to reopen from protesters, president

Governors across the U.S. feel heat to reopen from protesters, president

Governors eager to rescue their economies and feeling heat from President Trump are moving to ease restrictions meant to control the spread of the coronavirus, even as new hot spots emerge and experts warn that moving too fast could prove disastrous.
by The Associated Press

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Who's hit hardest by COVID-19? Why obesity, stress and race all matter

Who's hit hardest by COVID-19? Why obesity, stress and race all matter

Data shows people with certain chronic conditions are more likely to get severe COVID-19 symptoms. Why are they hit harder and what explains the disease's disproportionate affect on African Americans?
by Allison Aubrey

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Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions for another 30 days

Canada, U.S. extend border restrictions for another 30 days

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Saturday the U.S. and Canada have agreed to keep their border closed to nonessential travel for another 30 days, and he said it will be undoubtedly longer before the restriction is removed.
by The Associated Press

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Officials implore Tyson to close Iowa pork plant amid virus outbreak

Officials implore Tyson to close Iowa pork plant amid virus outbreak

More than a dozen Iowa elected officials on Friday implored Tyson Fresh Meats to close its Waterloo pork processing plant, saying the coronavirus is spreading among workers and is endangering both employees and the surrounding community.
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Coronavirus FAQs: Can sunlight kill the virus? How risky is an elevator ride?

In this week's coronavirus FAQ installment: Can sunlight kill the coronavirus? What are the coronavirus risks of using an elevator? Can I safely let a repair person into my home?
by Maria Godoy and Laurel Wamsley

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