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Nearing 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, U.S. is still 'early in this outbreak'

Nearing 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, U.S. is still 'early in this outbreak'

"The speed with which this has happened is really devastating," says Dr. Ashish Jha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute. He warns the outbreak will leave no part of the U.S. untouched.
by Laurel Wamsley

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ER visit for COVID-19 symptoms stuck man with a $3,278 bill

ER visit for COVID-19 symptoms stuck man with a $3,278 bill

A dad in Denver tried to do everything right when COVID-19 symptoms surfaced. But he got a surprising bill from his insurer, which had waived cost sharing for treatment of the coronavirus infection.
by Phil Galewitz

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Some businesses thrive despite pandemic

Some businesses thrive despite pandemic

Through skill or luck, they found ways to avoid the coronavirus crushing sales.
by Martin Moylan

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Trouble sleeping? The coronavirus pandemic could be wreaking havoc on your sleep cycles

Trouble sleeping? The coronavirus pandemic could be wreaking havoc on your sleep cycles

Are you having trouble sleeping? Are you having strange, vivid dreams? You’re not alone. When we are under more stress, we are more likely to remember our dreams. That's because we wake up more often. Tune in for a discussion on how our dreams and our sleep are being affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Unpacking legal questions surrounding new Minneapolis mask order

Unpacking legal questions surrounding new Minneapolis mask order

New rules announced by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey state, starting Tuesday anyone over the age of 2 is required to wear a face mask, or face covering, when entering Minneapolis businesses and other establishments.
by Cathy Wurzer

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How I read COVID-19 data: A primer from MPR News' data reporter

How I read COVID-19 data: A primer from MPR News' data reporter

Every day at 11 a.m., the Minnesota Department of Health releases new data on COVID-19 cases in the state. The updates can be confusing, with dozens of new points of information, missing context, and tons of questions. Here’s a look behind the scenes.
by David H. Montgomery

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Pandemic puts a crimp on voter registration, potentially altering electorate

Pandemic puts a crimp on voter registration, potentially altering electorate

Most places where Americans usually register to vote have been closed since March. It's led to a big drop in new registrations right before an election that was expected to see record turnout.
by Pam Fessler

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