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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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Coronavirus has 'pandemic potential' but isn't there yet, WHO says

Coronavirus has 'pandemic potential' but isn't there yet, WHO says

"Does this virus have pandemic potential?" Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said Monday. "Absolutely, it has. Are we there yet? From our assessment, not yet."
by Bill Chappell

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Virus pushes beyond Asia, taking aim at Europe, Mideast

Virus pushes beyond Asia, taking aim at Europe, Mideast

The leader of the World Health Organization says the recent developments have shown "just how quickly a new virus can spread around the world and cause widespread fear and disruption."
by The Associated Press

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Officials scramble to contain coronavirus outbreaks in South Korea, Iran and Italy

Officials scramble to contain coronavirus outbreaks in South Korea, Iran and Italy

Health officials are on high alert over the global spread of the illness that has infected nearly 77,000 people in China, with more than 2,400 deaths tied to the virus.
by Bobby Allyn

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Coronavirus cases triple in South Korea; WHO keeps eye on Africa, Iran

Coronavirus cases triple in South Korea; WHO keeps eye on Africa, Iran

The tally of new cases is declining in China, the heart of the outbreak. But rising numbers beyond its borders have officials worried, including for regions that have scarcely seen the virus so far.
by Colin Dwyer

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AP-NORC poll: More Americans worry about flu than new virus

AP-NORC poll: More Americans worry about flu than new virus

A wide share of Americans are at least moderately confident in United States health officials’ ability to handle emerging viruses. The findings are encouraging to health experts who want people to get their flu shots while also staying informed about efforts to contain the new virus.
by The Associated Press

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Coronavirus is contagious, but kids seem less vulnerable so far

Coronavirus is contagious, but kids seem less vulnerable so far

A small study from China finds infected babies have only mild symptoms. And a study of pregnant women who were infected with the virus evaluates whether it can be passed on to their babies.
by Allison Aubrey

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Caught in the epicenter of the coronavirus, Minneapolis man finally comes home

Caught in the epicenter of the coronavirus, Minneapolis man finally comes home

After a visit to his parents in Wuhan, China, unexpectedly turned upside down because of the novel coronavirus, Yulin Yin was cleared to leave quarantine in California and arrived in Minnesota Wednesday.
by Brandt Williams

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