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U.S. surpasses China in cases of coronavirus

U.S. surpasses China in cases of coronavirus

The U.S. with about 82,000 cases passed China with about 81,000. The cases being detected in the U.S. have risen as more tests have become available, although the wait for tests can still be long.
by Joe Neel

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Gov. Walz orders Minnesotans to stay at home — what about those who don't have homes?

Gov. Walz orders Minnesotans to stay at home — what about those who don't have homes?

Hennepin County is moving homeless seniors and others in high-risk groups to hotels to isolate. Night shelters are preparing to stay open 24 hours a day, but it’s a heavy lift.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Minnesota schools are closed until early May: Here are 9 things you need to know

Minnesota schools are closed until early May: Here are 9 things you need to know

Starting Monday, teachers will activate their “distance learning” plans — teaching their K-12 students who are at home, regardless if those children have access to the internet or a computer. The state is ordering Minnesota schools to remain closed through May 4 as it grapples with the COVID-19 outbreak.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Trump administration says data will drive 'next phase' of coronavirus guidelines

Trump administration says data will drive 'next phase' of coronavirus guidelines

The White House briefing took place on the same day that official statistics indicated the U.S. has recorded more coronavirus cases than China. President Trump said his administration is working on publishing guidelines for state and local governments to use to determine whether to increase or relax social distancing rules.
by Barbara Sprunt and Philip Ewing

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Bethesda Hospital readied in days to accept COVID-19 patients

Bethesda Hospital readied in days to accept COVID-19 patients

In a flurry of construction, most of it over 72 hours, Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul has become a specialty center for the most severe COVID-19 cases. The first patients are expected to arrive from other M Health Fairview facilities beginning Thursday afternoon.
by Peter Cox

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Can a 'Health Weather Map' detect COVID-19 trends?

Can a 'Health Weather Map' detect COVID-19 trends?

A company that produces internet-connected digital thermometers may be detecting data trends between fevers and COVID-19 cases across the country.
by Paul Huttner

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Minnesota lawmakers send $330M COVID-19 bill to Walz

Minnesota lawmakers send $330M COVID-19 bill to Walz

The plan responds to some immediate needs and some that could arise as Minnesota confronts COVID-19.
by Brian Bakst

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Life during stay-at-home orders

Life during stay-at-home orders

For two weeks, Minnesota should stay at home, says Gov. Tim Walz. For a glimpse at what that means, we look at California, which has been under a stay-at-home order since March 19.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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