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March 19, 2020 5:13 PM

Brazil's Christ the Redeemer lit up with flags of countries battling coronavirus

The giant statue of Jesus Christ, which stands nearly 100 feet tall and overlooks the city of Rio de Janeiro, also showed images of the words "pray together" in many languages.

by Merrit Kennedy

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March 19, 2020 4:21 PM

Supermarkets add 'senior hours' for vulnerable shoppers

Target, Safeway and others are restricting their opening hours, limiting purchases per each shopper and setting off time for seniors and other high-risk individuals to shop.

by Alina Selyukh

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March 19, 2020 4:12 PM

Here's what is in the 'families first' coronavirus aid package Trump approved

Take a look at what's included in the latest coronavirus emergency aid package that President Trump signed into law on Wednesday. It is the second such package so far.

by Barbara Sprunt

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March 19, 2020 3:50 PM

Finding a silver lining: How Minnesotans are helping each other during a pandemic

Lots of people want to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic, but how can they do it safely? Two executive directors in the volunteerism field share their advice on giving back during the pandemic.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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March 19, 2020 3:40 PM

Parents balance home-schooling with work during health emergency

With the closure of K-12 schools across the state because of the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents have suddenly found themselves in charge of their children’s education. We share some advice for how to approach this challenge.

by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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March 19, 2020 3:33 PM

COVID-19: Hard questions, real answers with WABE

Public health officials are on the case of the new coronavirus and how it’s affecting our communities and our world. We turn to two public health experts to get answers about our health and safety.

by Kerri Miller and MPR News Staff

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March 19, 2020 2:15 PM

Coronavirus shutdowns deal heavy blow to the arts

Across the state Minnesota artists are finding themselves suddenly unemployed, with little financial relief in sight.

by Marianne Combs

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March 19, 2020 1:02 PM

Italian death toll overtakes China's as virus spreads

The death toll in Italy from the coronavirus overtook China’s on Thursday in a stark illustration of how the outbreak has pivoted toward Europe and the United States.

by The Associated Press

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March 19, 2020 12:44 PM

Intelligence chairman raised virus alarms weeks ago, secret recording shows

Sen. Richard Burr issued a warning at a private event weeks ago to prepare for dire effects from the coronavirus, going further than his more public comments, according to a recording obtained by NPR.

by Tim Mak

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March 19, 2020 12:19 PM

Confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. surpass 10,000

The country hit that marker days after all 50 states reported cases of COVID-19 disease. Jobless claims across the country have also spiked amid desperate attempts to keep the virus at bay. The State Department on Thursday instructed U.S. citizens not to travel internationally.

by Colin Dwyer

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