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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.

$200K loan helped MN Senate president's business hang on

$200K loan helped MN Senate president's business hang on

A more than century-old scrap metal business owned by the Minnesota Senate president was among hundreds of thousands of businesses nationwide to get a boost from the Treasury Department’s Payroll Protection Program.
by The Associated Press

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The dentist will see you now. But should you go?

The dentist will see you now. But should you go?

Dentists spend their careers eye to eye with infectious patients, their hands inside gaping mouths, and have a vested interest in making sure everyone stays safe. Here's how they do it.
by Fran Kritz

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The return of elective surgeries in Minnesota: A positive sign for the pandemic, economy

The return of elective surgeries in Minnesota: A positive sign for the pandemic, economy

One of the first signs of the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic was the shutdown of elective surgeries, routine medical exams and other nonessential medical care. Many of those services have now resumed, so how’s it going?
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Face masks: 5 of our latest reader questions, answered

Face masks: 5 of our latest reader questions, answered

MPR News readers have been asking about masks, the research on how they help prevent the spread of COVID-19, and where they’re required currently. Here’s some of what we found.
by Matt Mikus and Britta Greene

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Want to create a better mask? It's harder than it seams

Want to create a better mask? It's harder than it seams

Brothers Billy and Nick Smith have designed a reusable mask that's knit, not sewn. It's seamless, sustainable, and made from polyester, spandex, nylon, and an antimicrobial silver-coated yarn.
by Elizabeth Blair and Nina Gregory

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