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COVID-19 awareness campaign targets northern Minnesota county

COVID-19 awareness campaign targets northern Minnesota county

It took months for COVID-19 to gain a foothold in Roseau County, on Minnesota's northern border. But now the virus is spreading rapidly and this week county officials are starting a comprehensive public campaign to convince residents to take the threat seriously.
by Dan Gunderson

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More kids are getting COVID-19, Kentucky pediatrician says

More kids are getting COVID-19, Kentucky pediatrician says

Elizabeth Hawse, a pediatrician in Lexington, Ky., says she's seen a big increase in the number of children testing positive for the coronavirus. The governor has shut schools' in-person classes.
by James Doubek

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A revamped Strategic National Stockpile still can't match the pandemic's latest surge

A revamped Strategic National Stockpile still can't match the pandemic's latest surge

The Strategic National Stockpile stores critical supplies. It fell short when the pandemic first hit. Now, a new effort is being implemented, but it's still not providing what the U.S. needs.
by Monika Evstatieva

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Are Minnesota's new COVID-19 restrictions enough?

Are Minnesota's new COVID-19 restrictions enough?

Two MPR News reporters brought us up to speed on how the state is responding to a staggering number of new cases each day as well as the rising death count.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Millions of Americans traveling for Thanksgiving, ignoring CDC advice

Millions of Americans traveling for Thanksgiving, ignoring CDC advice

More than 3 million people went through TSA airport security checkpoints this weekend. That's the most air travelers in one weekend since March, when the pandemic began.
by David Schaper

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Debunking pandemic myths

Debunking pandemic myths

Misinformation about COVID-19 is spreading along with the virus. How can you separate fact from falsehoods? 
by Kerri Miller

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Minnesota rolls out new app for COVID exposure alerts

Minnesota rolls out new app for COVID exposure alerts

The smartphone application is based on voluntary participation and is designed to alert people to potential exposure, although the technology is layered to avoid personally identifying users.
by Brian Bakst

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Pope Francis' book explores George Floyd, virus skeptics

Pope Francis' book explores George Floyd, virus skeptics

In a new book “Let Us Dream,” Pope Francis is supporting demands for racial justice in the wake of the U.S. police killing of George Floyd and is blasting COVID-19 skeptics and the media that spread their conspiracies.
by The Associated Press

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'They've learned what resiliency is': Football season ends early with COVID dial-back — and a few lessons

'They've learned what resiliency is': Football season ends early with COVID dial-back — and a few lessons

A high school football season that was first postponed until the spring, and then restarted late this fall, came to a sudden close on Friday. The state high school league squeezed in more than 80 games in the hours before new statewide restrictions meant to slow the spread of COVID-19 took effect.
by Dan Kraker and Derek Montgomery

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