COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

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The latest pandemic shortage: Banks running low on coins
In another sign of how the coronavirus is disrupting commerce, banks are running short of nickels, dimes and quarters. The Federal Reserve, which supplies banks, is having to ration change.
Ignoring warnings, Trump presses ahead with Tulsa rally
President Trump pressed ahead Saturday with a comeback rally amid a pandemic by declaring “the silent majority is stronger than ever before," but what was meant to be a show of political force was instead met with thousands of empty seats.
Younger adults accounting for larger share of new coronavirus infections
As much of the country presses forward with reopening, a growing number of cities and states are finding that the coronavirus outbreak now has a foothold in a younger slice of the population, with people in their 20s and 30s accounting for a larger share of new infections.
Cities brace for 'collision course' of summer heat waves and COVID-19
As cities weather the first blasts of excessive summer heat, officials weigh the benefits of opening cooling centers and spray parks against the risks of letting people gather in public spaces.
Mayo: Plasma from recovered patients safe for treating COVID-19
A study of 20,000 patients suggests that using plasma from people who have recovered from COVID-19 is safe for treating people fighting the virus. But whether it’s effective is still a question.
June 19 update on COVID-19: MN OKs restart of youth sports games
State health officials Friday said youth sports games and scrimmages could resume June 24 or later for outdoor sports, and July 1 or later for indoor sports under the recommended guidance.