COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

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August 5, 2020 1:30 PM

Will telemedicine be the new norm in Minnesota?

Telemedicine or telehealth is not new, but the pandemic has caused health care systems to rapidly pivot to online doctor’s visits. How is it going and is it here to stay?

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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August 5, 2020 8:21 AM

Duluth schools recommend combination of in-person and distance learning

Duluth schools officials are recommending that elementary students start the year in school, with older students attending class primarily online. The school board meets Thursday to consider the proposal.

by Dan Kraker

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August 5, 2020 7:08 AM

Foreign workers living overseas mistakenly received $1,200 U.S. stimulus checks

Thousands of foreign workers who entered the U.S. on temporary work visas received $1,200 pandemic stimulus checks in error, and many of them are spending the money in their home countries.

by Sacha Pfeiffer

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August 5, 2020 7:00 AM

During COVID-19, a growing interest in recycling food waste at home

With interest in organics recycling programs growing, the pandemic has highlighted Minnesota’s need for more compost sites to handle food waste.

by Kirsti Marohn

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August 5, 2020 5:35 AM

Progress slow as urgency grows on virus relief legislation

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the two sides set a goal of reaching an agreement by the end of the week to permit a vote next week.

by The Associated Press

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August 5, 2020 5:14 AM

Aug. 5 update on COVID-19 in MN: 9 more deaths; 629 new cases

Wednesday’s numbers show daily deaths remain in the single digits, with the number of people currently hospitalized dipping after trending up for weeks.

by MPR News Staff

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August 5, 2020 4:00 AM

Wanted: Young people to work the polls this November

Election officials fear a massive shortage of poll workers for the general election as older people opt out of their normal election-year service due to concerns over the coronavirus.

by Barbara Sprunt

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August 4, 2020 7:43 PM

'Too many are selfish': U.S. nears 5 million virus cases

The U.S. is approaching 5 million confirmed cases of the coronavirus, far outpacing other countries. The reasons are obvious: Americans are resisting taking steps to avoid getting infected.

by The Associated Press

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August 4, 2020 5:43 PM

2 Iowa schools rebuff governor's return demand

At least two school districts in Iowa are refusing to follow the governor’s demand that they return students to classrooms, rebuffing the idea that the state can override what local officials believe is the safest way to educate their children as coronavirus spreads in their counties.

by The Associated Press