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April 30, 2020 3:19 PM

Dr. Fauci: It's 'doable' to have millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccine by Jan.

Noting that trials are still in the early phase, Dr. Anthony Fauci says the plan is to develop a vaccine that is safe and effective — and can be quickly scaled up for distribution.

by Brakkton Booker

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April 30, 2020 12:50 PM

A Mexican 'Lucha Libre' wrestler is sewing masks to fight coronavirus

Hijo del Soberano was already designing “lucha libre” costumes on the side. Since his wrestling venue shut amid Mexico's lockdown, he's turned to making masks. "I just altered my skills a bit," he says.

by Carrie Kahn

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April 30, 2020 10:20 AM

Counter Stories: A personal journey of grief in the era of COVID-19

Co-host Don Eubanks shares his experience of his mother's death and the anguish of mourning loved ones while in isolation.

by Jo Erickson and Marianne Combs

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April 30, 2020 7:38 AM

A staggering toll: 30 million have filed for unemployment

Another 3.8 million people filed claims for unemployment last week, as the coronavirus pandemic continues to weigh on the U.S. job market. That brought the total for the past six weeks to 30.3 million.

by Scott Horsley

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April 30, 2020 7:11 AM

Okee Dokee Brothers move up album release to help families ease 'stay-at-home' time

"Songs for Singin'" was originally going to be released in July. But when it became clear families would be cooped up together for a long time, Justin Lansing said they wanted to offer something to help. “If we make this difficult time into something that is actually special, we are going to get through it a lot better,” he said.

by Euan Kerr

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April 30, 2020 5:59 AM

A next-generation coronavirus test raises hopes and concerns

An antigen test could be quick, and much simpler and cheaper than the PCR tests now used to spot people infected with the novel coronavirus. But some scientists worry about an antigen test's accuracy.

by Rob Stein

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April 30, 2020 5:34 AM

New Hope nursing home sees 'devastating' 47 deaths from COVID-19

In a statement released Wednesday, St. Therese of New Hope said that since early April, 47 residents of the 258-bed facility have died of the disease caused by the coronavirus.

by Peter Cox

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April 30, 2020 5:30 AM

April 30 update on COVID-19 in MN: 343 dead; Walz tweaks, extends stay-home order

Gov. Tim Walz unveiled a plan Thursday that extends his stay-at-home order and keeps bars and restaurants takeout-only until May 18. It also let retailers and other businesses offer curbside pickup of purchases, a move he said would put up to 30,000 Minnesotans back to work.

by MPR News Staff

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April 30, 2020 5:19 AM

Northern Minn. companies step in to help fill PPE shortage

Hospitals and clinics have struggled to get enough personal protective equipment, or PPE, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In Duluth, and across the state, local companies have retooled to manufacture masks, face shields, and other equipment to help meet that shortfall.

by Dan Kraker