COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

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October 20, 2020 8:54 PM

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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October 20, 2020 4:56 PM

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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October 20, 2020 4:25 PM

First-year teachers get a crash course on dealing with chaos and change in pandemic

Managing classroom chaos — and anxiety — are just some of the usual challenges that come with being a first year teacher. But this year, those new teachers also have to master remote learning and managing all of the extra health protocols.

by Faye Williams

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October 20, 2020 11:59 AM

Wisconsin schools ‘whipsawing’ as COVID-19 hits rural districts

As infections in the state surge, some rural schools are forced to suspend in-person instruction or integrate virtual students into classrooms.

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October 20, 2020 11:15 AM

Coronavirus cases rise to new levels in several Midwestern states

Several states in the Midwest, especially those surrounding Minnesota, have been reporting growing coronavirus case numbers in recent days. Host Cathy Wurzer spoke with reporters covering the outbreaks in South Dakota and Wisconsin about how their states are dealing with the high rates of new infections.

by Cathy Wurzer and MPR News Staff

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October 20, 2020 7:53 AM

AP-NORC/USAFacts poll: U.S. trust in COVID-19 information down

A new poll finds Americans' trust in the people and institutions giving them information about the coronavirus has fallen across the board.

by The Associated Press

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October 20, 2020 5:14 AM

St. John's, St. Ben's shift gears to keep students on campus

COVID-19 forced colleges and universities to make major changes this year in the ways students learn and interact — and many students are taking most or even all of their courses online. But in central Minnesota, St. John's University and the College of St. Benedict decided to keep students on campus and in the classroom as much as possible.

by Kirsti Marohn

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October 20, 2020 5:00 AM

Oct. 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record jump in hospital admissions; new cases climb

More than 500 people have been hospitalized over the past week, including 100 ICU cases. The seven-day trend is now close to its late-May peak. The numbers come a day after state officials urged Minnesotans to rethink plans for big holiday gatherings with family and friends.

by MPR News Staff

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October 19, 2020 4:44 PM

U.S. borders with Canada and Mexico will stay closed another month

"The situation in the United States continues to be of concern. So we're going to make sure we're keeping Canadians safe as best as we can," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.

by Laurel Wamsley