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COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

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4 takeaways from the Biden-Sanders debate

4 takeaways from the Biden-Sanders debate

The first one-on-one debate between the two men was supposed to be in Arizona, one of four states voting in the Democratic presidential primaries Tuesday. But it took place in a TV studio instead.
by Domenico Montanaro

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After school-closure announcement, teachers and districts across Minnesota get to work

After school-closure announcement, teachers and districts across Minnesota get to work

Gov. Tim Walz announced Sunday that all K-12 public schools in the state must close by Wednesday to slow the spread of coronavirus, and to give educators time to prepare for longer-term online learning. Now state leaders and educators need to figure out how to make it work.
by Marcheta Fornoff

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Work and kids suddenly all home? Be flexible and patient, experts say

Work and kids suddenly all home? Be flexible and patient, experts say

With businesses and schools closing their buildings to stop the spread of the coronavirus, many Minnesotans are quickly learning the realities of working from home. Making it work involves planning and some ingenuity, particularly if there are children at home.
by Euan Kerr

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'Bigger than any one of us': Biden, Sanders address pandemic in debate

'Bigger than any one of us': Biden, Sanders address pandemic in debate

Former Vice President Joe Biden and Sen. Bernie Sanders sought in Sunday's Democratic debate to cast themselves as best-positioned to lead the nation through a global pandemic, uniting in their criticism of President Trump's response to the fast-moving coronavirus but diverging in how they would confront the spiraling public health and economic crisis.
by The Associated Press

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U.S. moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears

U.S. moves nearer to shutdown amid coronavirus fears

Officials across the country curtailed many elements of American life to fight the coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, with health officials recommending that groups of 50 or more don't get together and a government expert saying a 14-day national shutdown may be needed.
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota Legislature scaling back operations amid coronavirus outbreak

Minnesota Legislature scaling back operations amid coronavirus outbreak

Minnesota legislative leaders announced Sunday night that they're planning to effectively recess the legislative session for up to a month, coming in only on an as-needed basis to pass legislation related to the coronavirus situation.
by MPR News Staff

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White House says more drive-through coronavirus test sites to open this week

White House says more drive-through coronavirus test sites to open this week

The Trump administration said Sunday that first responders, medical providers and the elderly will be given priority as officials strive to dramatically expand the availability of testing.
by Mara Liasson and Bobby Allyn

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As health care workers prepare for COVID-19, medical students pitch in on the home front

As health care workers prepare for COVID-19, medical students pitch in on the home front

The University of Minnesota medical students may be too early in their education to have the kind of clinical experience needed to treat patients, but they’re stepping up to help doctors and nurses with everything from babysitting to grocery shopping.
by Jon Collins

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