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June 4, 2020 4:55 PM

Doctor: Preventing the worst effects of climate change, the next pandemic go hand in hand

Climate change has exacerbated some of the health inequities behind disparities in COVID-19 cases.

by Paul Huttner

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June 4, 2020 9:30 AM

Experts: Floyd’s health issues don’t affect homicide ruling

George Floyd had drugs in his system and severe heart disease when a Minneapolis police officer put a knee to his neck, but independent experts say the medical problems don’t change the conclusion that the handcuffed man’s death was a homicide.

by The Associated Press

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June 4, 2020 7:47 AM

New unemployment claims dip below 2 million in sign job losses may be easing

The Labor Department says about 1.9 million people filed for unemployment last week, but there are some signs that people may be returning to their jobs.

by Scott Horsley

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June 4, 2020 6:25 AM

'I didn't deserve it': Pandemic shut down his barbershop, then a fire destroyed it

Trevon Ellis spent years building up his Minneapolis barbershop, luring customers with smart haircuts, snacks and friendly conversation. It took just one terrible night to destroy it all.

by Jim Zarroli

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June 4, 2020 5:30 AM

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: 1,115 deaths; hospitalizations, ICU cases down

The newest numbers come as Minnesota’s top health officials remain concerned that protests tied to the killing of George Floyd are inadvertently helping spread COVID-19.

by MPR News Staff

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June 4, 2020 4:00 AM

NIH director hopes for at least 1 safe and effective vaccine by year's end

Dr. Francis Collins says some candidates for a coronavirus vaccine will be ready to start large-scale human trials as early as next month. Scaling up production may start before tests are complete.

by Sarah McCammon

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June 3, 2020 10:46 AM

Local public health workers report hostile threats and fears about contact tracing

Online misinformation is fueling a backlash in some places against coronavirus containment strategies such as contact tracing and isolation. Some health officials have even received violent threats.

by Will Stone

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June 3, 2020 5:30 AM

June 3 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths rise to 1,086; protests a 'recipe for spread'

The newest numbers come as Minnesota’s top health officials remain concerned that protests tied to the killing of George Floyd are inadvertently helping spread COVID-19.

by MPR News Staff and Catharine Richert

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June 3, 2020 4:00 AM

Millions of Americans skipping payments as tidal wave of defaults, evictions looms

Hardship programs appear to be helping many people pause payments and survive the economic shutdown so far. But not everybody is getting the help and advocates see big potential trouble ahead.

by Chris Arnold

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June 2, 2020 1:46 PM

Minnesota health officials discuss state's response to COVID-19

As the pandemic moves into another month, we welcomed two of Minnesota’s top health officials to the show to look at the state’s response to COVID-19.

by Kerri Miller, Breann Schossow and Kelly Gordon

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Health

Doctor: Preventing the worst effects of climate change, the next pandemic go hand in hand

Experts: Floyd’s health issues don’t affect homicide ruling

New unemployment claims dip below 2 million in sign job losses may be easing

'I didn't deserve it': Pandemic shut down his barbershop, then a fire destroyed it

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: 1,115 deaths; hospitalizations, ICU cases down

NIH director hopes for at least 1 safe and effective vaccine by year's end

Local public health workers report hostile threats and fears about contact tracing

June 3 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths rise to 1,086; protests a 'recipe for spread'

Millions of Americans skipping payments as tidal wave of defaults, evictions looms

Minnesota health officials discuss state's response to COVID-19

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