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For some medical providers, P-P-E is being spelled D-I-Y

For some medical providers, P-P-E is being spelled D-I-Y

Health care providers are turning to the public to help restock dwindling supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) — including masks — as the coronavirus outbreak spreads and manufacturing can’t keep up.
by Tim Nelson

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With buildings closed, Minnesota faith leaders stay connected with congregations

With buildings closed, Minnesota faith leaders stay connected with congregations

Churches, mosques, temples and synagogues across Minnesota are closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus. That means people of faith are facing new routines this weekend — like online services, or drive-thru communion.
by Emily Bright

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Graduation, financial aid, admissions — for this year's college-bound, the future is in turmoil

Graduation, financial aid, admissions — for this year's college-bound, the future is in turmoil

Colleges have extended deposit deadlines, the SAT and ACT are canceling testing dates and students and their families are navigating financial decisions amid the uncertainty.
by Elissa Nadworny

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At least 38 test positive for coronavirus in New York City jails

At least 38 people have tested positive for coronavirus in New York City jails, including at the notorious Rikers Island jail complex, the board that oversees the city's jail system said Saturday.
by The Associated Press

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How people with weakened immune systems are navigating the coronavirus

How people with weakened immune systems are navigating the coronavirus

People with compromised or supressed immune systems are especially vulnerable to the coronavirus. They are figuring out how to get by during this time of heightened concern about infections.
by Laura Klivans

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FDA approves first rapid COVID-19 test

While the agency has approved about a dozen other coronavirus tests in response to the public health emergency caused by the pandemic, this is the first one that can be used at the point of care.
by Vanessa Romo

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'I wanted to do something,' says mother of 2 who is first to test coronavirus vaccine

'I wanted to do something,' says mother of 2 who is first to test coronavirus vaccine

"I wanted to do something because there's so many millions of Americans that don't have the same privileges that I've been given," says Jennifer Haller, who works from home for a small tech company.
by Martha Ann Overland

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Coronavirus is isolating some kids in protective care from parents and services

Coronavirus is isolating some kids in protective care from parents and services

Attempts by cities, counties and states to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus are forcing child welfare services, foster agencies, family courts and parents to make difficult decisions.
by Leila Fadel

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