COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

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December 11, 2020 4:00 AM

He's making a safety list, checking it twice: Santa adjusts to pandemic visits

With surging COVID-19 cases nationwide and new restrictions in place throughout Minnesota to help curb the spread of the disease, Santa’s lap is off limits this year. That has spurred creativity in Santa's workshops through the use of masks, plexiglass and Zoom.

by Madison Moroder

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December 10, 2020 5:54 PM

When might you expect your 1st COVID-19 shot?

In the U.S., front-line health care workers are likely first in line to get immunized with a COVID-19 vaccine, once the FDA says yes. But what about the rest of us? Here's what we know so far.

by Pien Huang

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December 10, 2020 3:47 PM

Minnesota lawmakers agree on help for businesses but not workers

State lawmakers say they have a partial agreement on COVID-19 relief for businesses but remain far apart on other proposals, including an extension of unemployment benefits.

by Tim Pugmire

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December 10, 2020 3:21 PM

ACLU sues Waseca federal women’s prison over COVID-19 response

The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota filed a lawsuit on behalf of 14 women incarcerated at Waseca, where almost 450 people have tested positive for the coronavirus since the pandemic began.

by Kirsti Marohn

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December 10, 2020 9:50 AM

Unemployment claims jump just before critical aid programs are set to expire

Jobless claims rose sharply last week as critical relief programs, including expanded jobless benefits, are due to expire the day after Christmas.

by Scott Horsley

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December 10, 2020 8:29 AM

U.S. panel endorses widespread use of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine

Shots could begin within days, depending on how quickly the Food and Drug Administration signs off, as expected, on the expert committee’s recommendation.

by The Associated Press

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December 10, 2020 8:12 AM

No drama corona-Christmas has some secretly jumping for joy

Some who are planning to stay home say that giving up the hassle, expense and family drama of holiday travel isn't really such a bad deal. There are those who look forward to staying in PJs and watching movies all day. Others plan to bake their way through Christmas. Some will spend the money they would have spent on travel to buy gifts for those in need.

by The Associated Press

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December 10, 2020 7:12 AM

'The perfect storm': How vaccine misinformation spread to the mainstream

False claims about COVID-19 vaccines are spreading widely on social media, researchers warn. They could undermine public health efforts to curb the pandemic.

by Shannon Bond

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December 10, 2020 6:01 AM

What Joe Biden can (and can't) do to stimulate this pandemic economy on his own

With a closely divided Congress, President-elect Joe Biden's economic agenda may depend on what his incoming administration can do on its own.

by Asma Khalid

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December 10, 2020 5:30 AM

Dec. 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: 89 deaths; new cases, hospitalizations slowing

More than 600 deaths reported in the first 10 days of December make this one of the worst periods in the pandemic, but there are glimmers of hope. New daily caseloads and hospital admissions are ebbing. State lawmakers have a partial deal to aid businesses hurt by COVID-19 restrictions.

by MPR News Staff

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