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Rural towns insulated from coronavirus now may take a harder hit later

Rural towns insulated from coronavirus now may take a harder hit later

The coronavirus will likely take longer to reach remote rural communities but may be more devastating. Though there may not be public transit or big crowds, rural areas are vulnerable in other ways.
by Frank Morris

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COVID-19 danger: People with compromised immune systems are at risk

COVID-19 danger: People with compromised immune systems are at risk

The threat of the novel coronavirus has become real for many Americans over the last few days and weeks. But for those with underlying health issues, it has been even more intense.
by Peter Cox

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Minnesota DFL, GOP scale back political activity amid coronavirus concern

Minnesota DFL, GOP scale back political activity amid coronavirus concern

State DFLers and Republicans are postponing endorsing conventions, effectively suspending decisions in key political contests for a month or more. The DFL is also cutting back on in-person contact with voters.
by Brian Bakst

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Public health experts question Trump's ban on most travelers from Europe

Public health experts question Trump's ban on most travelers from Europe

A key medical adviser to the president on COVID-19 defends the travel restrictions as "the right public health call." But others dismiss the move as "remarkably pointless" or, potentially, dangerous.
by Jason Beaubien

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Minn. health plans say they will cover costs of COVID-19 tests

Minn. health plans say they will cover costs of COVID-19 tests

People concerned that they may have contracted the coronavirus may not have to worry about paying much, if anything, for tests. But they may see bills for office visit and other costs, depending on their insurer and plan.
by Martin Moylan

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New Mayo Clinic test could speed detection of COVID-19

New Mayo Clinic test could speed detection of COVID-19

The test became available Thursday, although Mayo labs will start with a small number of samples due to limited capacity.
by Catharine Richert

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March Madness: NCAA Tournaments canceled due to coronavirus

March Madness: NCAA Tournaments canceled due to coronavirus

The NCAA has canceled its men's and women's basketball tournaments because of the spread of coronavirus, putting an abrupt end to the season less than a month before champions were to be crowned.
by The Associated Press

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NHL suspends season amid coronavirus concerns

NHL suspends season amid coronavirus concerns

NHL officials said they will “pause” the season starting with Thursday’s night’s games given the ongoing concerns about the spread of coronavirus, adding they hope to “resume play” when appropriate. The Minnesota Wild said it supported the move.
by MPR News Staff

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