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February 11, 2020 11:17 AM

New coronavirus disease officially named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization

The disease first identified in China in late 2019 was previously called "2019-nCoV."

by Elena Renken and Brett Dahlberg

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January 29, 2020 1:03 PM

Face masks: What doctors say about their role in containing coronavirus

Can a mask really keep you from catching the virus? To answer that, it helps to clarify which kinds of masks we're talking about.

by Maria Godoy

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January 28, 2020 2:28 PM

Coronavirus may extend Minneapolis man’s China visit

Yulin Yin traveled to his hometown to visit his family and friends. Now his wife doesn’t know how long he’ll have to stay there.

by Brandt Williams

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January 25, 2020 4:14 PM

Coronavirus FAQs: Do masks help? Is the disease really so mysterious?

We're answering a few questions that you may be asking about the new coronavirus outbreak. And we invite you to send us your questions.

by Elena Renken

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January 24, 2020 3:00 AM

Wuhan coronavirus 101: What we do — and don't — know about a newly identified disease

A new strain of virus that appears to have originated in China is spreading rapidly and crossing borders. There are more than 2,000 confirmed cases worldwide and 56 reported deaths as of Jan. 26. Here's what we do — and don't — know about coronavirus 2019-nCoV.

by Emily Vaughn

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