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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.

The Monday economic report and how it’s going for fitness centers

The Monday economic report and how it’s going for fitness centers

Workout routines either came to a halt or drastically changed at the start of the pandemic, when state officials ordered fitness centers and gyms to close along with other businesses. Many gyms have now reopened, so how’s it going?
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Coronavirus task force flags rising cases with fresh appeal for vigilance

Coronavirus task force flags rising cases with fresh appeal for vigilance

The task force led by Vice President Pence is speaking to reporters at the Department of Health and Human Services rather than the White House. Watch the news conference live here.
by Alana Wise

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Coronavirus facts and debunking myths

Coronavirus facts and debunking myths

As coronavirus cases increase in several parts of the U.S., we take our weekly look at the science of the virus with a focus on debunking disinformation.
by Kerri Miller, Kelly Gordon and Breann Schossow

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High school football team switches topics amid pandemic, protests

In a normal year, this is a time when many high school athletes are looking ahead — playing on summer teams, starting captains’ practices and getting ready for the fall season. But this year, so little has been normal.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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June 26 update on COVID-19 in MN: Bar-driven outbreaks raise new worries

June 26 update on COVID-19 in MN: Bar-driven outbreaks raise new worries

People in their 20s now make up the largest age group of confirmed cases. New clusters in Mankato and Minneapolis have officials concerned that younger adults aren’t doing enough to prevent the virus’ spread as they move back into public spaces.
by MPR News Staff

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U.S. sets daily record for new COVID-19 cases

U.S. sets daily record for new COVID-19 cases

Despite ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, 40,390 new COVID-19 cases were reported Thursday, surpassing the previous one-day record, on April 24, by more than 4,600.
by Mark Katkov

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