COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

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April 29, 2020 5:16 PM

MLB teams offer ticket refunds, credit for games not played

Minnesota Twins season ticket holders who have paid in full will receive credit plus an additional 15 percent. Single-game buyers will receive a credit or can use the Twins' website to request a refund.

by The Associated Press

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April 29, 2020 4:56 PM

Minneapolis Mayor Frey: The state of the city is 'unbowed'

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey strikes a somber tone in his State of the City address as he calls for patience and persistence during pandemic.

by Brandt Williams

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April 29, 2020 4:39 PM

White House's social distancing guidelines will be 'fading out,' Trump says

The current coronavirus guidelines that were set to expire Thursday will not be extended as more governors begin steps to reopen their economies.

by Franco Ordoñez

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April 29, 2020 4:24 PM

Trump order keeping meat packing plants open worries unions

Unions in the U.S. meat packing industry say President Trump is jeopardizing lives and prioritizing cold cuts over workers' health. Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to classify meat processing as critical infrastructure during the coronavirus outbreak.

by The Associated Press

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April 29, 2020 2:10 PM

Lyft lays off nearly 1,000 employees as virus saps demand for rides

The ride-hailing company is also furloughing hundreds of workers and cutting pay as it tries to reduce costs during the coronavirus pandemic.

by Shannon Bond

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April 29, 2020 1:45 PM

Life of an essential worker: Photojournalists

While most of the newsroom is able to work from home, news photographers and videographers cannot. They are working on the front lines of the biggest story in our generation. They are navigating uncharted territory -- having to protect themselves and others while still capturing photos and videos.

by Angela Davis, Evan Frost and Karen Zamora

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April 29, 2020 12:24 PM

Don't skip your child's well check: Delays in vaccines could add up to big problems

Telemedicine has its limits. And postponing shots could lead to a resurgence of diseases like measles. Doctors are taking steps to make their offices safe for kids who need to come in.

by Maureen Pao

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April 29, 2020 12:00 PM

Author Lawrence Wright on new novel, 'The End of October'

In his latest book, author Lawrence Wright tells a fictional tale about a virus that sweeps around the world and the miscalculations that gave it a head start. We talk with the author about the novel and about literature in the time of the current pandemic.

by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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April 29, 2020 11:08 AM

Photos: Life in a ‘new normal’ of COVID-19

Social distancing, face masks, takeout and video chat have started to feel like an ever-evolving "new normal" more than a month into Minnesota's stay-at-home order. Here is a look at how all of our lives have changed since March 27.

by Christine T. Nguyen, Evan Frost, Angela Jimenez and MPR News Staff