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Don't skip your child's well check: Delays in vaccines could add up to big problems

Don't skip your child's well check: Delays in vaccines could add up to big problems

Telemedicine has its limits. And postponing shots could lead to a resurgence of diseases like measles. Doctors are taking steps to make their offices safe for kids who need to come in.
by Maureen Pao

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Author Lawrence Wright on new novel, 'The End of October'

Author Lawrence Wright on new novel, 'The End of October'

In his latest book, author Lawrence Wright tells a fictional tale about a virus that sweeps around the world and the miscalculations that gave it a head start. We talk with the author about the novel and about literature in the time of the current pandemic.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Photos: Life in a ‘new normal’ of COVID-19

Photos: Life in a ‘new normal’ of COVID-19

Social distancing, face masks, takeout and video chat have started to feel like an ever-evolving "new normal" more than a month into Minnesota's stay-at-home order. Here is a look at how all of our lives have changed since March 27.
by Christine T. Nguyen, Evan Frost, Angela Jimenez and MPR News Staff

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COVID-19 tests that are supposed to be free can ring up surprising charges

A graduate student in West Virginia was concerned she had come down with COVID-19. But she couldn't get tested for it until her doctor ruled out other things, a process that cost a bundle.
by Carmen Heredia Rodriguez

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April 29 update on COVID-19 in MN: 319 deaths; Walz unveils next steps Thursday

April 29 update on COVID-19 in MN: 319 deaths; Walz unveils next steps Thursday

Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday will announce his next steps to restart parts of the economy while continuing to manage the spread of COVID-19. With his stay-at-home order set to expire Monday, officials say expect Walz to renew his call for people to stay close to home.
by MPR News Staff

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As governors urge businesses to reopen, workers may be pushed off unemployment

As governors urge businesses to reopen, workers may be pushed off unemployment

Employees who refuse to return to work out of concern for their safety will lose state and federal benefits. It's a predicament millions will soon face as lawmakers set to restart their economies.
by Vanessa Romo

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