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Fact check: A blanket national quarantine is likely not legal

Fact check: A blanket national quarantine is likely not legal

President Trump floated ordering a quarantine in the Northeast, and there are calls for a national stay-at-home order. But the president's powers are limited.
by Brian Naylor

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Staggering: Record 10 million file for unemployment in 2 weeks

Staggering: Record 10 million file for unemployment in 2 weeks

The staggering number of people claiming jobless benefits set a new record for the second week in a row. Much of the country has been ordered to stay at home, bringing the economy to a lurching halt.
by Avie Schneider

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April 2 update on COVID-19 in MN: 18 dead; treatment costs waived; schools may stay shut

April 2 update on COVID-19 in MN: 18 dead; treatment costs waived; schools may stay shut

Gov. Tim Walz conceded Thursday that school buildings, which he’d ordered closed through early May, likely won’t reopen this spring. Minnesota health plans have agreed to waive in-network treatment costs for COVID-19 as cases and hospitalizations continue to climb.
by MPR News Staff

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Paid sick time advocates say pandemic proves point

Paid sick time advocates say pandemic proves point

Even with provisions in coronavirus emergency measures, advocates of paid sick time say the need exists for broader protections.
by Jon Collins

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Some playgrounds remain open, despite coronavirus worries. But are they safe?

Some playgrounds remain open, despite coronavirus worries. But are they safe?

Playgrounds present unique challenges: Social distancing isn't exactly a concept that toddlers or preschoolers understand. Keeping them at least 6 feet apart while they're sliding on a slide or climbing on equipment is virtually impossible.
by Kirsti Marohn

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