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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.

Latinos report financial strain as pandemic erodes income and savings

Latinos report financial strain as pandemic erodes income and savings

An NPR poll finds 72 percent of Latino households in the United States are facing serious financial problems — double the share of whites who report this. Major health problems are mounting, too.
by Jackie Fortier

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Big Ten changes course, will play fall football after all

Big Ten changes course, will play fall football after all

The Big Ten plans to begin its season the weekend of Oct. 24 with an eight-game schedule for each team. Gophers games will have "significantly reduced" in person attendance at games, following state health guidelines and season tickets will not be offered.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines

U.S. outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines

In a report to Congress and an accompanying "playbook" for states and localities, federal health agencies and the Defense Department sketched out complex plans for a vaccination campaign to begin gradually in January or possibly later this year, eventually ramping up to reach any American who wants a shot.
by The Associated Press

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Jobs in the pandemic: More are freelance and may stay that way forever

Jobs in the pandemic: More are freelance and may stay that way forever

Before the coronavirus hit, many workers chose freelance or contract jobs because they preferred the flexibility and variety it offered. But now millions are turning to freelancing out of necessity.
by Uri Berliner

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Doctor’s COVID-19 videos offer calm in the pandemic storm

Doctor’s COVID-19 videos offer calm in the pandemic storm

A rural Minnesota doctor gained an online following with his self-made videos sharing facts and advice about the coronavirus. Then, he shared news of his own diagnosis.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Sept. 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: Health leaders worry football means more spread

Sept. 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: Health leaders worry football means more spread

While they understand the importance of youth sports, the state’s top health officials on Wednesday cautioned that there are risks to student athletes — as well as to the universe of coaches, friends and families that surround players.
by MPR News Staff

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Zach! Zak! Zack! U's newest student club pledges humor, hope during pandemic

Zach! Zak! Zack! U's newest student club pledges humor, hope during pandemic

COVID-19 has made it tough to build community on college campuses. A University of Minnesota student started a new group to help with that. The only qualification to join? Your name must be Zach (alternative spellings grudgingly accepted).
by Faye Williams

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U of M students move in, and test the latest COVID-19 measures

U of M students move in, and test the latest COVID-19 measures

The pandemic has changed many things, but the basics were still the same, with parents and students pulling unwieldy futons into buildings and tearful goodbyes.
by Peter Cox

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Walz urges Trump and Biden to follow Minnesota's COVID-19 rules

Walz urges Trump and Biden to follow Minnesota's COVID-19 rules

Gov. Tim Walz sent a letter Tuesday to the Trump and Biden campaigns reminding them of Minnesota’s guidelines designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Both candidates are scheduled to campaign in the state Friday.
by Brian Bakst

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