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April 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz ties reopening economy to massive jump in testing
Gov. Tim Walz on Monday signaled the state planned to move into a more aggressive posture to test for COVID-19 and trace and isolate those infected as part of the next phase of restarting parts of the economy.
COVID-19 adds another challenge to MN's Latino census response
Latinos in Minnesota are historically undercounted in the U.S. census due to several barriers, including a mistrust of government. The COVID-19 crisis has added a new complication, but community groups continue outreach efforts in virtual spaces.
Women say they are 'falling off the cliff of fertility' as pandemic puts treatments on hold
Most fertility treatments have been put on hold following recommendations by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, but some specialists and their patients argue they can't afford to wait.
April 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: Largest one-day increase in confirmed cases; death toll now 70
The Minnesota Department of Health reported Sunday that the COVID-19 death toll in Minnesota has increased to 70, while the total number of confirmed cases saw its largest one-day increase so far in Minnesota.
UK PM Johnson out of the hospital, says staff saved his life
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was discharged Sunday from a London hospital where he was treated in intensive care for the coronavirus, as the U.K. became the fourth European country to surpass 10,000 virus-related deaths.
Smithfield Foods announces indefinite closure of Sioux Falls plant amid COVID-19 outbreak
Smithfield Foods announced Sunday that its massive pork processing plant in Sioux Falls, S.D., will close indefinitely amid a coronavirus outbreak. As of Saturday, more than 230 employees had tested positive for COVID-19, out of a workforce of about 3,700 people.
South Dakota officials ask Sioux Falls meatpacking plant to close for two weeks
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken say they want Smithfield Foods to close its Sioux Falls meatpacking plant for two weeks. More than 230 COVID-19 cases have been identified among Smithfield employees.
Kansas Supreme Court upholds governor's order limiting size of religious services
The Kansas Supreme Court ruled Saturday that a Republican-dominated legislative panel exceeded its authority when it tried to overturn the Democratic governor’s executive order banning religious and funeral services of more than 10 people during the coronavirus pandemic.