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COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

The latest news, resources, guides and tips to help you stay up to date on the coronavirus pandemic.

CDC reduces consecutive minutes of COVID-19 exposure needed to be a 'close contact'

CDC reduces consecutive minutes of COVID-19 exposure needed to be a 'close contact'

Health officials used to advise going into quarantine and being tested for the coronavirus if you were near an infected person for 15 minutes. Now the rule is a total of 15 minutes during one day.
by Joe Neel and Barbara Campbell

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Pandemic relief faces uncertainty in postelection session

Pandemic relief faces uncertainty in postelection session

Negotiations on a COVID-19 relief bill are inching forward, but it’s clear that the window for action before the Nov. 3 election is closing and the issue will be tossed to a postelection lame-duck session of Congress. 
by The Associated Press

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Are the risks of reopening schools exaggerated?

Are the risks of reopening schools exaggerated?

New research has found few links between in-person K-12 schooling and COVID-19 case rates. "There is not a consistent pattern," one study author said.
by Anya Kamenetz

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Wisconsin's Country USA and Rock USA festivals call it quits

The company that puts on the 25-year-old Country USA and the 9-year-old Rock USA, two of Wisconsin's biggest annual music festivals, said this week it plans to file for bankruptcy.
by The Associated Press

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Oct. 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record daily deaths; hospitalizations climb

Oct. 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record daily deaths; hospitalizations climb

Officials said they were saddened but not surprised by the numbers. The surge in cases has led to a surge in hospitalizations and more deaths, and the state must brace itself for more unless more Minnesotans take steps to stem the spread of the disease.
by MPR News Staff

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Even the most successful women pay a big price in pandemic

Even the most successful women pay a big price in pandemic

The unequal division of household work leads to the "mom penalty." For highly educated, high-income women, it could mean losing promotions, future earning power and roles as future leaders.
by Andrea Hsu

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Studies point to big drop in COVID-19 death rates

Studies point to big drop in COVID-19 death rates

More hospitalized patients are surviving than early in the pandemic. Improved treatments make a big difference, but so does flattening the curve to keep hospitals from overfilling, researchers say.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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