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COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

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The front line at home: Photos document a health care worker's new normal

The front line at home: Photos document a health care worker's new normal

The daughter of health care worker in the New York City area is photographing her mother and the rest of her family during the pandemic. Her photos give witness to her mother's determination to live fully in a new normal.
by Melissa Bunni Elian

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U.K. says 4-week coronavirus lockdown may have to last longer

U.K. says 4-week coronavirus lockdown may have to last longer

A new national lockdown in England may have to last longer than the planned four weeks if coronavirus infection rates don’t fall quickly enough, a senior government minister said Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. adds almost 100,000 new coronavirus cases in single day

U.S. adds almost 100,000 new coronavirus cases in single day

The surge is particularly acute in the Midwest and Great Plains. Health experts say the increase is being driven in large part by people who aren't exhibiting any symptoms.
by Matthew S. Schwartz

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England faces new lockdown as UK virus cases pass 1 million

England faces new lockdown as UK virus cases pass 1 million

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday announced a new month-long lockdown for England after being warned that without tough action, a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks.
by The Associated Press

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Oct. 31 update on COVID-19 in MN: Another day with 3,000+ new cases

Oct. 31 update on COVID-19 in MN: Another day with 3,000+ new cases

Skyrocketing new caseloads made this one of the worst weeks in one of the worst months for Minnesota in the pandemic. Hospitalizations, new cases and deaths rose steeply in October and appear poised to spill into November.
by MPR News Staff

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After months of questions, key Operation Warp Speed adviser's contract emerges

After months of questions, key Operation Warp Speed adviser's contract emerges

Drug industry veteran Moncef Slaoui is a key figure in Operation Warp Speed push to develop COVID-19 coronavirus vaccines. His employment terms raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
by Sydney Lupkin

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This year's Minn. school board races are competitive and more racially diverse

This year's Minn. school board races are competitive and more racially diverse

The majority of Minnesota school districts are holding board elections in November. And there are large numbers of people running to fill those seats, including record numbers of candidates of color.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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