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Many MN child care centers remain open, putting parents and workers in tough spot

Many MN child care centers remain open, putting parents and workers in tough spot

Whether to keep day cares open or order them to close is a lose-lose situation: Close child care centers and you leave families who can’t telecommute unable to find care for their young ones. Stay open and risk spreading the disease further.
by Riham Feshir

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Humankind documentary: 'Compassionate Nurses'

Humankind documentary: 'Compassionate Nurses'

Even in the best of times, nurses have repeated exposure to the pain, crisis and suffering of their patients. They work long hours in very challenging situations. This Humankind documentary explores the art of listening to patients and suggests ways nurses can avoid "compassion fatigue."
by MPR News Staff

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Son visits dad in assisted living, sits outside window after COVID-19 outbreak

Son visits dad in assisted living, sits outside window after COVID-19 outbreak

As many nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Minnesota close their doors to visitors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Charlie Johnson, whose father is an assisted living resident, figured out how to continue seeing his 88-year-old father. He now sits outside the window of his father’s room, saying hello to him over the phone every day.
by Nina Moini

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Walz highlights need for business closures, more testing capacity to fight COVID-19

Walz highlights need for business closures, more testing capacity to fight COVID-19

Following an order by Gov. Tim Walz on Monday, every bar and restaurant in Minnesota was supposed to close their doors for 10 days in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in the state. Walz told MPR News that it wasn't an easy decision, but he believes it is the right one.
by Peter Cox

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Doctors cancelling routine visits, elective procedures to limit spread of coronavirus

Doctors cancelling routine visits, elective procedures to limit spread of coronavirus

Like most doctors’ offices right now, things are changing rapidly in Dr. Jon Hallberg’s downtown Minneapolis clinic. But we did connect via phone, and he says the biggest thing right now is prioritizing who he and his colleagues see.
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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North Dakota confirms two new cases of COVID-19

North Dakota confirms two new cases of COVID-19

North Dakota officials confirmed two new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to three.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minnesota tightens criteria for COVID-19 testing

Minnesota tightens criteria for COVID-19 testing

State health officials Tuesday said the move will allow them to focus on highest-priority patients: Health care workers, patients already being hospitalized and those who live in what the department calls “congregate living” situations, such as long-term care facilities or nursing homes.
by Catharine Richert

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