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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.

'Desperation and fear' for millions with Congress deadlocked over pandemic assistance

'Desperation and fear' for millions with Congress deadlocked over pandemic assistance

Federal unemployment money has been cut off for nearly two months. Congress hasn't worked out a deal to send more help, and the fight over a Supreme Court nominee could make that harder.
by Chris Arnold

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Requests for gun permits soared this summer

Requests for gun permits soared this summer

The pandemic and recent unrest is driving Minnesotans to seek firearms for safety. However, gun rights and gun safety advocates urge new owners and permit holders to follow safety precautions. 
by Brandt Williams

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Hallberg: Flu shots help you, but also our stretched health care system

Hallberg: Flu shots help you, but also our stretched health care system

Doctors are urging people to get flu shots to keep themselves as healthy as possible during the pandemic. But they also want to minimize a “winter bump” in hospitalizations as COVID-19 continues to strain the health care system.
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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'No one can live off $240 a week': Many Americans struggle to pay rent, bills

'No one can live off $240 a week': Many Americans struggle to pay rent, bills

One in six households reported missing or delaying paying bills just so they could buy food in a new NPR poll. And many are having trouble paying the rent, especially African Americans and Latinos.
by Chris Arnold and Adedayo Akala

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As pandemic deaths add up, racial disparities persist — and in some cases worsen

As pandemic deaths add up, racial disparities persist — and in some cases worsen

With more complete racial data for COVID-19 available, the trends are impossible to ignore: Minorities are getting sick and dying at disproportionate rates. Here's a state-by-state analysis.
by Daniel Wood

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