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April 2, 2020 2:23 PM

Cruise ships with sick people to dock in Florida

Florida relents and will allow a Carnival cruise ship with sick passengers and crew to dock in Fort Lauderdale. The Zaandam has been at sea for weeks after leaving Argentina.

by Greg Allen

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April 2, 2020 11:31 AM

Democratic National Convention pushed back a month, and the format may change

The convention in Milwaukee, set for July, has been rescheduled for mid-August because of the coronavirus.

by Scott Detrow

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April 2, 2020 10:29 AM

Think you've got COVID-19? Here's what doctors say about when to seek help

Many people can ride the disease out at home, but doctors are getting a better idea of who should seek medical attention and when.

by Geoff Brumfiel

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April 2, 2020 10:28 AM

Fact check: A blanket national quarantine is likely not legal

President Trump floated ordering a quarantine in the Northeast, and there are calls for a national stay-at-home order. But the president's powers are limited.

by Brian Naylor

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April 2, 2020 8:19 AM

9 out of 10 children are out of school worldwide. What now?

Recovery will take years, and other lessons from "education in emergencies" around the world.

by Anya Kamenetz

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April 2, 2020 7:31 AM

Staggering: Record 10 million file for unemployment in 2 weeks

The staggering number of people claiming jobless benefits set a new record for the second week in a row. Much of the country has been ordered to stay at home, bringing the economy to a lurching halt.

by Avie Schneider

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April 2, 2020 5:30 AM

April 2 update on COVID-19 in MN: 18 dead; treatment costs waived; schools may stay shut

Gov. Tim Walz conceded Thursday that school buildings, which he’d ordered closed through early May, likely won’t reopen this spring. Minnesota health plans have agreed to waive in-network treatment costs for COVID-19 as cases and hospitalizations continue to climb.

by MPR News Staff

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April 2, 2020 4:00 AM

Paid sick time advocates say pandemic proves point

Even with provisions in coronavirus emergency measures, advocates of paid sick time say the need exists for broader protections.

by Jon Collins

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April 2, 2020 4:00 AM

Some playgrounds remain open, despite coronavirus worries. But are they safe?

Playgrounds present unique challenges: Social distancing isn't exactly a concept that toddlers or preschoolers understand. Keeping them at least 6 feet apart while they're sliding on a slide or climbing on equipment is virtually impossible.

by Kirsti Marohn

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April 2, 2020 12:39 AM

Ellis Marsalis, patriarch of New Orleans' most famous musical family, has died

Jazz pianist and educator Ellis Marsalis has died at the age of 85, according to tweets from New Orleans Mayor LaToya Campbell and Jazz at Lincoln Center.

by Andrew Limbong

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