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Research suggests good medical care may suffer late in the day

Research suggests good medical care may suffer late in the day

Many of us feel increasingly stressed and short on time as the day wears on. But does that make for worse medical care? Studies suggest preventive maintenance suffers with late appointments.
by Mara Gordon

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Another case of coronavirus confirmed in Northern California

Another case of coronavirus confirmed in Northern California

Residents in Northern California are at the epicenter of what officials are calling a turning point in the spread of the coronavirus in the U.S. Investigators are rushing to retrace the steps of a patient they believe to be the first known person in the U.S. to be infected without traveling internationally or being in close contact with anyone who had it.
by The Associated Press

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Coronavirus prompts U of M, St. Thomas to suspend some study-abroad programs

Coronavirus prompts U of M, St. Thomas to suspend some study-abroad programs

Amid growing concerns about COVID-19, the University of St. Thomas announced it is canceling the remainder of two programs in Rome. And the University of Minnesota said it is suspending student travel and study-abroad programs in South Korea.
by Andrew Krueger

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Just for kids: A comic exploring the new coronavirus

Just for kids: A comic exploring the new coronavirus

You may have heard the word "coronavirus" online or on TV. You probably have a lot of questions. Check out our comic to get some answers.
by Malaka Gharib

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How a coronavirus blood test could solve some medical mysteries

How a coronavirus blood test could solve some medical mysteries

Researchers in Asia are using a blood test that identifies people who've previously been exposed to the new coronavirus. In the U.S., that kind of test isn't yet available.
by Richard Harris

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New coronavirus case escalates U.S. response

New coronavirus case escalates U.S. response

California officials are trying to locate everyone who was in contact with a woman thought to be the first known coronavirus case in the U.S. of unknown origin.
by The Associated Press

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Officials say Minnesota schools need to make plans for a COVID-19 outbreak

Officials say Minnesota schools need to make plans for a COVID-19 outbreak

As Minnesota school officials scramble to comply with federal and state guidance to prepare for a COVID-19 outbreak, some say their experience with extreme weather gives them an advantage.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Domestic response to possible spread of COVID-19 cases

Domestic response to possible spread of COVID-19 cases

What can be learned from the spread of cases of COVID-19 so far? We turn to two health officials to talk about preparation happening in the U.S. and in Minnesota.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Diagnosis of coronavirus patient in California was delayed for days

Diagnosis of coronavirus patient in California was delayed for days

The first suspected U.S. case of novel coronavirus infection through "community spread" was left undiagnosed for days, hospital officials said, because the case didn't fit the CDC's criteria.
by Bill Chappell

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