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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.

How a drop in oil prices today could fuel tomorrow's energy transition

How a drop in oil prices today could fuel tomorrow's energy transition

Demand for oil will increase when stay-at-home orders are lifted. But the oil industry may be slow to meet that demand, sending oil prices soaring — along with consumers’ interest in alternatives.
by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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Even knowing the risks, some counties want tourists back

Even knowing the risks, some counties want tourists back

The governor’s response to COVID-19 has brought the tourism industry close to disaster, some officials say.
by John Enger

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Photos: Emergency vehicles honor health care workers and fallen paramedic

Photos: Emergency vehicles honor health care workers and fallen paramedic

Police cars, motorcycles, firetrucks and ambulances flooded downtown Minneapolis Thursday afternoon to honor health care workers and Hennepin County EMS paramedic Karl Meek, who died Tuesday.
by Evan Frost

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President Trump says distancing guidelines may need to be extended

President Trump says distancing guidelines may need to be extended

Trump and Vice President Mike Pence said on Thursday all the countermeasures and precautions to slow the spread of the virus are working. If they keep up, "by early summer we could be in a much better place as a nation," Pence said.
by Philip Ewing

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Trauma on the pandemic's front line leaves health workers reeling

Trauma on the pandemic's front line leaves health workers reeling

Hospital workers face stresses right now that can compare to fighting a war, and recent research suggests medical staff could be among the hardest hit by the mental health effects of the pandemic.
by Yuki Noguchi

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'I just can't do this.' Harried parents forgo home school

'I just can't do this.' Harried parents forgo home school

The frustration of parents is mounting as more families across the U.S. enter their second or even third week of total distance learning. And some say it will be their last.
by The Associated Press

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Virus researchers cast doubt on theory of coronavirus lab accident

Virus researchers cast doubt on theory of coronavirus lab accident

The Trump administration is investigating the theory that the virus leaked from a lab. Scientists who work with viruses say that's virtually impossible and point to transmission from an animal.
by Geoff Brumfiel and Emily Kwong

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26 million jobs lost in just 5 weeks

26 million jobs lost in just 5 weeks

The number of people forced out of work during the coronavirus lockdown keeps soaring. Last week, 4.4 million people filed for jobless benefits, boosting the total since last month to 26 million.
by Jim Zarroli and Avie Schneider

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April 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: 200 dead; more firms to reopen; State Fair doubts

April 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: 200 dead; more firms to reopen; State Fair doubts

As many as 100,000 manufacturing, industrial and office workers could be back on the job as soon as Monday, but public school buildings will stay closed — and there is serious doubt about this year’s Minnesota State Fair. Those were the key takeaways Thursday from Gov. Tim Walz.
by MPR News Staff

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