COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

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Hong Kong police fired tear gas, pepper spray and water cannons as thousands of protesters rallied against proposed security measures aimed at tightening Beijing's grip on the semi-autonomous territory.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, shared words of encouragement with this year's Johns Hopkins graduates. “
Memorial Day even more poignant as veterans die from coronavirus
The toll of the coronavirus on military veterans has been particularly harsh. Many are older and have underlying health problems, and many reside in facilities that have been breeding grounds for the disease.
May 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Confirmed cases climb past 20,000
“Even though we are slowly and carefully trying to open up opportunities for Minnesotans to resume activities that are so important ... this does not mean we're on the other side of this," State Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said.
North Dakota governor delivers plea against 'mask shaming'
"If someone is wearing a mask, they're not doing it to represent what political party they're in or what candidates they support. They might be doing it because they've got a 5-year-old child who's been going through cancer treatments,” North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum said.
Crowds line up for free COVID-19 testing at sites across Minnesota
"We are glad to see” the strong turnout, state Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said. “We're learning a lot from today's events that will help us to be even better at getting testing out into the community."
'We have to get creative': Minn. Muslims prepare for a socially distanced Eid
The Eid celebration this year won’t be what it used to be. There are no big festive gatherings at homes, no dining at all-you-can-eat restaurants and no hanging out at the Mall of America and Valleyfair for kids and teens.