COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

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December 4, 2020 4:00 AM

COVID relief plan snagged on $500 payment to families

As Minnesota lawmakers work on a plan to provide businesses and workers relief amid the COVID-19 pandemic, a plan to provide struggling families with a one-time $500 payment has emerged as a stumbling block.

by Tim Pugmire

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December 3, 2020 7:23 PM

As some pandemic aid ends, what's next for hurting Americans

It’s been a tough year and 2021 could get off to a rough start too as multiple pandemic- related programs and protections for millions of Americans come to an end.

by The Associated Press

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December 3, 2020 5:52 PM

How rich countries are 'hoarding' the world's vaccines, in charts

Experts say low-risk people in the U.S. will likely be immunized before many high-risk people in poor countries.

by Michaeleen Doucleff

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December 3, 2020 5:17 PM

Biden asks Dr. Fauci to join his team; will urge 100 days of mask wearing

The Democratic president-elect also told CNN on Thursday he would ask Americans to wear masks for the first 100 days of his administration.

by Alana Wise

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December 3, 2020 4:31 PM

Deadline looms for Minnesotans to seek COVID-19 housing aid

Minnesota officials are urging residents who have fallen behind on their rent, mortgage or utility payments amid the coronavirus pandemic to apply for state aid before a looming Monday night deadline.

by The Associated Press

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December 3, 2020 3:14 PM

Vaccine cards and second-dose reminders are part of Warp Speed's immunization plan

The U.S. government says it will issue a vaccine card and use other tools to help millions of Americans follow through with their immunizations against COVID-19.

by Bill Chappell

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December 3, 2020 2:31 PM

Shaking up your quarantine cooking habits

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with New York Times food columnist and cookbook author Melissa Clark for ideas to spice up our quarantine cooking as the days get colder and darker.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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December 3, 2020 1:30 PM

Facebook bans debunked claims about COVID-19 vaccines

The new ban is an expansion of the social network's rules against misinformation that could lead to imminent physical harm. It comes as governments prepare to roll out the first vaccinations.

by Shannon Bond

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December 3, 2020 10:52 AM

Smartphone data: Many Americans ignored Thanksgiving travel warnings from the CDC

NPR analyzed data by SafeGraph to determine the percentage of people who stayed at their "home" location for Thanksgiving as well as the percentage who traveled 31 miles or more.

by Ruth Talbot and Jess Eng