COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

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August 31, 2020 7:13 PM

United, Delta, American dropping change fees for domestic flights

United's CEO says the change was a top request from customers. Delta and American followed suit after United's announcement. Airlines are trying to coax wary customers to return amid the pandemic.

by Merrit Kennedy

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August 31, 2020 5:30 PM

Minn. Catholic schools begin to open their doors for in-person learning

As many public schools prepare for distance learning, some Catholic schools are starting the school year with in-person instruction. School leaders say they’re seeing a boom in enrollment, and they’re implementing new protocols to help protect its students and staff from the coronavirus.

by Myah Christenson

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August 31, 2020 12:46 PM

The growing science on children and COVID-19

As children return to school, we talk with two pediatric medical specialists about what we’re learning about kids and COVID-19.

by Catharine Richert and Breann Schossow

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August 31, 2020 12:18 PM

6 million coronavirus infections now confirmed in U.S., a country in limbo

Although daily COVID-19 deaths have fallen somewhat in recent days, the number of infections has continued to rise in many places with no end in sight.

by Laurel Wamsley and Scott Neuman

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August 31, 2020 8:32 AM

Preventing college parties? Shame and blame don't work, but beer pong outside might

With desperate pleas and social contracts failing to curb college parties, schools have turned to punitive consequences. But are the students the ones to blame?

by Elissa Nadworny

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August 31, 2020 8:29 AM

View from the classroom: First grade in Eden Prairie

Morning Edition has been checking in with educators throughout the pandemic, and will continue doing so this fall. On Monday, host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Eden Prairie first grade teacher Maria Villavicencio. School starts in Eden Prairie on Wednesday.

by Cathy Wurzer and Britta Greene

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August 31, 2020 8:04 AM

As telemedicine replaces the physical exam, what are doctors missing?

Certain diagnoses are harder to catch without an in-person connection. And beyond that, a doctor reflects on the loss of a ritual that can provide "real comfort and meaning" to physician and patient.

by Kristen Kendrick

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August 31, 2020 5:27 AM

Aug. 31 update on COVID-19 in MN: 'Edge of a cliff'; active cases reach record high

"We cannot afford to have this Labor Day weekend further accelerate the community spread, because if that happens, what comes next is going to be worse," the state health commissioner warned Monday.

by MPR News Staff

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August 31, 2020 4:00 AM

'So grateful to be able to be here': COVID-19 survivor thanks hospital staff who saved him

Rick Huggins spent weeks on a ventilator and near death from COVID-19. But he persevered with the help of the doctors and nurses at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul — and over the weekend, he returned there to thank them and celebrate his recovery.

by Peter Cox

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August 30, 2020 5:40 PM

Birx makes mask pitch, voices concern over Minnesota COVID-19 trends

The White House Coronavirus Task Force coordinator made multiple stops in Minnesota this weekend to assess the situation and meet with officials battling the pandemic.

by Brian Bakst

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