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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.

Taking a trip to visit grandparents or older relatives? Tips to reduce the risk

Taking a trip to visit grandparents or older relatives? Tips to reduce the risk

If you miss your mom and dad — or they miss their grandkids — how safe is a summer trip? Older people are more likely to get seriously ill from the coronavirus, so consider these tips to reduce risk.
by Allison Aubrey and Jane Greenhalgh

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June 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Bar-driven cluster surfaces in southern Minn.

June 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Bar-driven cluster surfaces in southern Minn.

Despite some hopeful trends in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, Minnesota officials now worry that many people — especially young adults — aren’t doing enough to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 as they return to social spaces.
by MPR News Staff

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Baseball is coming back for a pandemic-shortened 2020 season

Baseball is coming back for a pandemic-shortened 2020 season

Major League Baseball and its Players Association have reached an agreement to play 60 games instead of 162, beginning July 23 or 24. They hope to finish before a second surge of COVID-19.
by Russell Lewis

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Majority with chronic diseases fine with limited doctor visits, but some too important to miss

Majority with chronic diseases fine with limited doctor visits, but some too important to miss

A recent Kaiser Health survey shows about 86 percent of patients with chronic, stable conditions have remained stable. But some are ignoring symptoms or forgoing immunizations.
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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'None of us have ever been told to slow down on testing,' Fauci testifies

'None of us have ever been told to slow down on testing,' Fauci testifies

House Democrats pressed the leaders of federal agencies for details on whether President Trump has stymied health experts from taking more effective action to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
by Laurel Wamsley

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We still don't fully understand the label 'asymptomatic'

We still don't fully understand the label 'asymptomatic'

A new study reveals that even patients who are reportedly asymptomatic — no fever, cough, fatigue or breathing issues — could sustain temporary lung damage from the novel coronavirus.
by Pien Huang

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Twin Cities Marathon canceled over COVID-19

Twin Cities Marathon canceled over COVID-19

Organizers said they wanted to give runners and volunteers enough time to easily change travel and training plans for the fall marathon.
by Tim Nelson

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Budgets put limits on social distancing options for schools

Budgets put limits on social distancing options for schools

As schools consider how and when to reopen their buildings during the pandemic, many are finding themselves overwhelmed by the potential expenses that would come with operating under social distancing guidelines: protective equipment, staff for smaller classes and additional transportation to keep students spread out on bus rides.
by The Associated Press

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