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MPR News Update

State lawmakers raise privacy concerns over COVID-19 data gathering

Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm has said that the state’s collection of aggregate data from hospitals is supported by Minnesota’s medical records act. MPR News morning update for May 13, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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Gov. Walz's peacetime emergency declaration set to expire

Walz needs to decide whether to extend that declaration and preserve the legal power that has allowed him to put the stay-at-home restrictions in place during the pandemic. MPR News Evening update for May 12, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Tim Nelson.
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Wisconsin allowing many retailers to reopen, with restrictions

The move comes as state officials weigh next steps in Minnesota’s response. MPR News morning update for May 12, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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A political fight over the state's COVID-19 contact tracing plans

Minnesota posted another decline today in the number of daily tests being run for COVID-19. That’s as Governor Tim Walz and health officials continue to emphasize how critical testing is for controlling the outbreak — and to inform any plan to restart the economy. MPR News evening update for April 15, 2020. Hosted by Tim Nelson and Britta Greene.
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Elective surgeries restart in MN

Dental services can also resume. MPR News morning update for May 11, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte

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Confirmed COVID-19 cases in Minnesota top 11,000

The Minnesota Department of Health reported 20 more deaths from COVID-19 on Sunday. There are also 481 new confirmed cases, bringing the statewide total to more than 11,000. MPR News update for May 10, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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24 more deaths as state nears goal for COVID-19 testing

Minnesota reported two dozen additional confirmed COVID-19 deaths on Saturday, as the state fell just short of its goal for ramped-up testing. MPR News update for May 9, 2020. Hosted by Emily Bright. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions -- Open Flames & Li Fonte

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Minnesota in line to receive a limited shipment of remdesivir

Black, Latinx and Native American residents across Minnesota have been disproportionately hurt by the virus. MPR News evening update for May 8, 2020. Hosted by Britta Greene and Nina Moini. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions — Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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MN to ramp up testing at long-term care facilities

Health commissioner Jan Malcolm says every resident and staff member of virus-affected facilities will be tested. MPR News update for May 8, 2020. Hosted by Cathy Wurzer. Music in this episode from Blue Dot Sessions – Open Flames & Li Fonte.

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