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Life of an essential worker: Bus drivers

Life of an essential worker: Bus drivers

Nearly 100 U.S. transit workers have died from the coronavirus, according to an investigation by the Guardian US. And that number could increase. Metro Transit bus drivers are spending hours in a confined space with strangers. Bus driver Kari Sachs joined the program to talk about what it’s like to work during the pandemic. 
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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What will care facilities look like after the pandemic?

What will care facilities look like after the pandemic?

Long-term care in the United States already faced challenges before the coronavirus pandemic. Now long-term care workers and patients in some states are dealing with higher rates of infection and death than the general population. We consider what caregiving and care facilities might look like post-pandemic.
by Chris Farrell and Breann Schossow

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It was hailed as the 'Minnesota moonshot' — but why hasn’t antibody testing taken off?

It was hailed as the 'Minnesota moonshot' — but why hasn’t antibody testing taken off?

One reason state health officials say they have been reticent to suggest widespread testing is reliability. In addition to the Mayo and University of Minnesota tests, private companies have also developed their own antibody testing. State officials say there are tests on the market that don’t produce reliable results.
by Catharine Richert

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May 22 update on COVID-19 in MN: 842 deaths; State Fair canceled

May 22 update on COVID-19 in MN: 842 deaths; State Fair canceled

The tug of war between public health and the desire for normalcy in the COVID-19 era was on full display Friday as Minnesotans mourned the State Fair’s cancellation and debated the relative risk of large religious gatherings. Meanwhile, the disease claimed 33 more lives.
by MPR News Staff

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