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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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Central Park and home of tennis' U.S. Open to house hospital beds for New York

Central Park and home of tennis' U.S. Open to house hospital beds for New York

The East Meadow in Central Park and a training facility at the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Queens are scheduled to become makeshift hospitals while regular facilities are strained by COVID-19.
by Anastasia Tsioulcas

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Some insurers waive patients' share of costs for COVID-19 treatment

Some insurers waive patients' share of costs for COVID-19 treatment

Aetna, Cigna and Humana now say they will waive most treatment costs associated with COVID-19 that would normally be picked up by patients enrolled in their health plans. Will other firms follow suit?
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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FAQ: What's behind the N95 mask shortage?

FAQ: What's behind the N95 mask shortage?

What is an N95 respirator mask and how did we end up so short of those masks? Here we answer some key questions about shortages of N95 masks in the U.S. and across the globe.
by Martin Moylan

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Gun sales soar amid coronavirus outbreak

Gun sales soar amid coronavirus outbreak

Law enforcement officials and gun sellers say over the last several weeks they’ve seen a spike in gun sales and applications for permits to buy handguns driven in part by first-time owners.
by Brandt Williams

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The financial challenges coronavirus poses for the U.S. health care system

The financial challenges coronavirus poses for the U.S. health care system

COVID-19 cases are highlighting challenges and raising questions about our health care system. Millions of Americans are worried about their health insurance status as they apply for unemployment, while others continue to be uninsured. We look at what the new coronavirus means for the future of the U.S. health care system.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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