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3 more national parks close to prevent coronavirus spread
Three more of America's most popular national parks have closed their gates as pressure mounts on superintendents to prevent crowded trails that could lead to more spread of the coronavirus — even as the Trump administration sticks to its decision to waive entrance fees at the parks.
Why it takes so long to get most COVID-19 test results
Even many symptomatic patients and exposed health workers who are able to get a COVID-19 test must wait nearly a week to get results. Others get results in hours. Here's why it varies so much.
Hotspots grow as coronavirus death toll in U.S. passes 2,000
The coronavirus continued its unrelenting spread across the United States with fatalities doubling in two days, and authorities saying Saturday that an infant who tested positive had died.
Why 'death rates' from coronavirus can be deceiving
"Case fatality rates have been very confusing," says Dr. Steven Lawrence, an infectious disease expert. Here's why.
Thinking of heading to a cabin to wait out the coronavirus? Here are a few things to consider
With the state under a two-week stay-at-home order starting at midnight Friday, people with the option might be thinking of packing up and heading out of town for the next few weeks. But state officials ask that you consider that decision carefully.
From Louis Erdrich to Kurt Vonnegut, a reading list for social distancing
In a time of change and turmoil, many listeners are turning to books for entertainment and comfort. Listeners and book experts nominated their favorites during a recent conversation on MPR News with Kerri Miller.