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March 22 update on COVID-19 in Minnesota: 169 confirmed cases, 28 counties, one death

March 22 update on COVID-19 in Minnesota: 169 confirmed cases, 28 counties, one death

Health officials warned Minnesotans that COVID-19 is widespread across the state, in the wake of Minnesota's first death linked to the new coronavirus. Efforts to get more masks and other protective equipment into the hands of medical personnel increased this weekend, as the governor activated the National Guard to help transport those supplies.
by MPR News Staff

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Scramble to prepare hospitals around the world as coronavirus death toll rises

Scramble to prepare hospitals around the world as coronavirus death toll rises

Italy, Iran and the United States reported soaring new death tolls as the coronavirus pandemic marched relentlessly around the globe Sunday, prompting a scramble in hard-hit regions to set up more hospital beds.
by The Associated Press

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For some medical providers, P-P-E is being spelled D-I-Y

For some medical providers, P-P-E is being spelled D-I-Y

Health care providers are turning to the public to help restock dwindling supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) — including masks — as the coronavirus outbreak spreads and manufacturing can’t keep up.
by Tim Nelson

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With buildings closed, Minnesota faith leaders stay connected with congregations

With buildings closed, Minnesota faith leaders stay connected with congregations

Churches, mosques, temples and synagogues across Minnesota are closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus. That means people of faith are facing new routines this weekend — like online services, or drive-thru communion.
by Emily Bright

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Graduation, financial aid, admissions — for this year's college-bound, the future is in turmoil

Graduation, financial aid, admissions — for this year's college-bound, the future is in turmoil

Colleges have extended deposit deadlines, the SAT and ACT are canceling testing dates and students and their families are navigating financial decisions amid the uncertainty.
by Elissa Nadworny

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At least 38 test positive for coronavirus in New York City jails

At least 38 people have tested positive for coronavirus in New York City jails, including at the notorious Rikers Island jail complex, the board that oversees the city's jail system said Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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How people with weakened immune systems are navigating the coronavirus

How people with weakened immune systems are navigating the coronavirus

People with compromised or supressed immune systems are especially vulnerable to the coronavirus. They are figuring out how to get by during this time of heightened concern about infections.
by Laura Klivans

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