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Deaths rise to 132 in China outbreak as foreigners leave
Countries began evacuating their citizens from the Chinese city hardest-hit by an outbreak of a new virus that has killed 132 people and infected more than 6,000 on the mainland and abroad. China's latest figures add 26 to the number of deaths, while its 5,974 cases are a rise of 1,459 from the previous day.
U.S. expands traveler screenings to 15 more entry points, including MSP
So far there are five confirmed cases of the virus in the U.S. and no sign they have spread the illness to those around them. But as a precaution, the U.S. is beefing up its checks on returning international travelers beyond the five airports initially announced, to encompass 20 entry points, including the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Coronavirus may extend Minneapolis man’s China visit
Yulin Yin traveled to his hometown to visit his family and friends. Now his wife doesn’t know how long he’ll have to stay there.
As the coronavirus spreads, familiar questions on emergency preparedness resurface
As of Wednesday morning, more than 6,000 cases of the new coronavirus have been confirmed globally. More than 100 people have died. Should Americans be concerned about a virus that is rapidly spreading across international borders?
How to say no to sugar
The average American eats about 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day — that’s twice the recommended amount for men and triple the amount for women. But why does our body crave it so much? A doctor and dietitian join the program to talk about health risks that come with consuming too much sugar, how to cut cravings, and some alternative foods we should be eating instead.
China reports 25 more virus deaths as U.S. prepares evacuation
China has reported 25 more deaths from a new viral disease as the U.S. government prepared to evacuate Americans from the city at the center of the outbreak. Authorities reported 24 deaths in Hubei province, where the virus first was detected in December, and one in Beijing, the Chinese capital.
New analysis reveals 'alarming' number of Minnesota teens reporting sexual exploitation
At least 5,000 teens in Minnesota say they’ve traded sex for something of value, according to the triennial Minnesota Student Survey results. Numbers were particularly high among those who’ve been in a juvenile correctional facility or foster care, faced an unstable housing situation or attended an alternative school.
The challenges home care workers face
As the number of aging Americans in need of care grows, so does the home health care industry. We dig into the push for better wages and improved training for workers.