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Report: Pentagon knew of possible coronavirus threat for years

Report: Pentagon knew of possible coronavirus threat for years

An internal report from 2017 warned that a novel respiratory illness was the "most likely and significant threat" in a pandemic and noted likely shortages of masks, beds and ventilators.
by Jason Slotkin

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Americans brace for 'hardest, saddest' week of their lives

Americans brace for 'hardest, saddest' week of their lives

Surgeon General Jerome Adams told "Fox News Sunday" that deaths from the coronavirus would make this moment reminiscent of Pearl Harbor and Sept. 11. New York City saw a glimmer of hope, with daily deaths and ICU admissions falling slightly. Meanwhile, Britain assumed the unwelcome mantle of deadliest hotspot in Europe after a record 24-hour jump in deaths that surpassed even hard-hit Italy.
by The Associated Press

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Even outside on a trail, 6 feet of distance is necessary

Even outside on a trail, 6 feet of distance is necessary

While many parks and trails are open in Minnesota, the DNR says people must follow the governor’s rules on social distancing, stay close to home and avoid crowded parks.
by Cody Nelson

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Doctors, nurses leave homes to protect families from virus

Doctors, nurses leave homes to protect families from virus

Countless doctors and nurses around the world are choosing to move to hotels, tents, garages and other temporary housing to protect their loved ones — even as they risk exposing themselves to a virus that has claimed tens of thousands of lives, including a number of medical workers.
by The Associated Press

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Gig workers struggle to get financial help during pandemic

Gig workers struggle to get financial help during pandemic

Gig companies like Instacart and Uber promise financial assistance to workers affected by the coronavirus. But some workers are finding it hard to get that aid.
by Shannon Bond

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In 'Hidden Valley Road,' a family's journey helps shift the science of mental illness

In 'Hidden Valley Road,' a family's journey helps shift the science of mental illness

Over the years, six of the Galvins' 12 children were diagnosed with schizophrenia. Robert Kolker, who has a new book on the family, says "there is a lot of hope and inspiration in this story."
by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

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How multigenerational families manage 'social distancing' under one roof

How multigenerational families manage 'social distancing' under one roof

There can be emotional and financial strength in a close, multigenerational family, those who live with kids and grandparents say. Now they're finding ways to keep members safe and sane in a pandemic.
by Cara Anthony

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April 5 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll now at 29; state releases list of affected long-term care facilities

April 5 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll now at 29; state releases list of affected long-term care facilities

State health officials reported Sunday that 29 people in Minnesota have died from COVID-19, up from 24 the previous day. Meanwhile the overall number of confirmed cases in the state increased to 935 on Sunday, among the largest single-day increases in cases so far in Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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