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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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What we can learn from pandemics in history

What we can learn from pandemics in history

As cases of COVID-19 increase globally, historians and researchers are looking back in time for insights about how the world responded to pandemics and illnesses. We turn to two medical historians for a conversation about what we can learn from the pandemics of our past.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Fifth death reported in Wis.; Evers orders nonessential Wisconsin businesses closed

Fifth death reported in Wis.; Evers orders nonessential Wisconsin businesses closed

Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers says he will order the closure of all nonessential businesses starting Tuesday due to the coronavirus outbreak. He's also urging people to stay at home to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus that has killed five people in the state and infected 416.
by The Associated Press

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Trump appears to waffle on shutdown as Congress pursues aid

Trump appears to waffle on shutdown as Congress pursues aid

President Trump suggested Monday he had qualms about extending the current 15-day suggested shutdown as his officials warned about the deepening coronavirus crisis and administration officials and congressional leaders struggled to complete a nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package.
by The Associated Press

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'A marathon for all of us': Minnesota’s rural communities brace themselves for COVID-19

'A marathon for all of us': Minnesota’s rural communities brace themselves for COVID-19

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 are showing up in rural counties across the state as the virus continues its spread in Minnesota. And because many rural areas have limited health care options — and often a small number of workers to keep critical services going — health workers and local officials are paying close attention to the coronavirus’ trajectory, and bracing themselves as they plan.
by Dan Gunderson

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Before Minnesota animal shelter temporarily halts adoptions, hundreds of pets find new homes

Before Minnesota animal shelter temporarily halts adoptions, hundreds of pets find new homes

As Minnesota residents hunker down for another week of social distancing, some of them will be sharing their home with a new cat or dog — pet adoptions that may benefit other animals in the weeks to come.
by Marcheta Fornoff

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Therapists tap telehealth to connect with patients

Therapists tap telehealth to connect with patients

Many mental health care providers have shut their doors to in-person visits to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Therapists and other providers have been forced to change the way they practice almost overnight.
by Alisa Roth

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