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COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

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Walz highlights need for business closures, more testing capacity to fight COVID-19

Walz highlights need for business closures, more testing capacity to fight COVID-19

Following an order by Gov. Tim Walz on Monday, every bar and restaurant in Minnesota was supposed to close their doors for 10 days in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus in the state. Walz told MPR News that it wasn't an easy decision, but he believes it is the right one.
by Peter Cox

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Doctors cancelling routine visits, elective procedures to limit spread of coronavirus

Doctors cancelling routine visits, elective procedures to limit spread of coronavirus

Like most doctors’ offices right now, things are changing rapidly in Dr. Jon Hallberg’s downtown Minneapolis clinic. But we did connect via phone, and he says the biggest thing right now is prioritizing who he and his colleagues see.
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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North Dakota confirms two new cases of COVID-19

North Dakota confirms two new cases of COVID-19

North Dakota officials confirmed two new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to three.
by Dan Gunderson

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Minnesota tightens criteria for COVID-19 testing

Minnesota tightens criteria for COVID-19 testing

State health officials Tuesday said the move will allow them to focus on highest-priority patients: Health care workers, patients already being hospitalized and those who live in what the department calls “congregate living” situations, such as long-term care facilities or nursing homes.
by Catharine Richert

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Minnesota unemployment office receiving 2,000 applications an hour

Minnesota unemployment office receiving 2,000 applications an hour

An executive order temporarily closing or limiting some Minnesota businesses is expected to trigger the largest unemployment payout in state history. The commissioner handling that effort spoke with MPR News’ All Things Considered host Tom Crann.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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