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March 5, 2020 2:45 PM

Pence praises 3M for mask-production efforts as MN braces for COVID-19

The vice president, heading up the federal response to the spread of COVID-19, visited the HQ of the Minnesota-based manufacturer as state health officials prepare for the coronavirus to hit here.

by Peter Cox

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March 5, 2020 2:14 PM

VP Pence aims to 'lean into' fight against coronavirus

Vice President Mike Pence pledged Thursday that federal officials would “lean into” the fight against the new coronavirus as he visited with a leading maker of masks being used to stem the spread of the virus. He asked Americans to refrain from buying masks unless they're sick.

by The Associated Press

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March 5, 2020 1:31 PM

What help is there for people with hearing loss?

The latest treatments and technology offer new options for people who are experiencing hearing loss.

by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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March 5, 2020 12:03 PM

Coronavirus: Cruise ship in limbo off California after former passenger died

At least 21 people are showing symptoms of COVID-19 after traveling on the same ship as a passenger who died from the respiratory disease this week. The ship is now returning from Hawaii.

by Bill Chappell

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March 5, 2020 5:59 AM

Dogs, cats can't pass on coronavirus, but can test positive

Hong Kong’s agricultural department said it found no evidence that pets were a source of infection or could get sick themselves with the COVID-19 illness. It suggested, however, that pets from a household of an infected person be quarantined.

by The Associated Press

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March 5, 2020 5:28 AM

Face masks: Not enough are made in America to deal with coronavirus

A global shortage of face masks is prompting concern for the safety of health care workers. Now, the U.S. government is trying to bring back an industry that largely left the country years ago.

by Yuki Noguchi

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March 5, 2020 5:19 AM

Pence cuts short Minnesota stop to head to Washington state

The vice president will skip an evening campaign event in St. Paul and head to Washington state, which has been dealing with an outbreak of coronavirus. Second lady Karen Pence still intends to speak at the political event in downtown St. Paul.

by Brian Bakst