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.

March 16, 2020 4:28 PM

Self-quarantine? Isolation? Social distancing? What they mean and when to do them

If someone tells you, "I'd love to go to dinner, but I'm socially distancing," don't be offended. It's likely they are trying to do their part for public health.

by Julie Appleby

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March 16, 2020 4:12 PM

How to keep kids learning as Minnesota schools remain closed during coronavirus outbreak

Here are some ideas from the MPR News audience and elsewhere for kids to continue learning, but from home, amid school closures during the coronavirus outbreak.

by Cody Nelson

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March 16, 2020 1:49 PM

Trump: Coronavirus guidance includes avoiding gatherings of more than 10 people

President Trump announced new coronavirus guidelines Monday, recommending that all Americans avoid groups of more than 10 people, discretionary travel, as well as eating and drinking at bars, restaurants and food courts. He also said schools are recommended to close.

by Brian Naylor and Roberta Rampton

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March 16, 2020 12:43 PM

U.S. officials: Foreign disinformation stoking virus fears

The Trump administration is alleging that a foreign disinformation campaign is underway aimed at spreading fear in the country amid the coronavirus pandemic, three U.S. officials said Monday.

by The Associated Press

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March 16, 2020 11:45 AM

Coronavirus resources: Ways Minnesotans can help others during pandemic

Gov. Tim Walz is urging Minnesotans to help each other in the weeks ahead as the state deals with the COVID-19 outbreak. Here are some ideas.

by Tim Nelson and MPR News Staff

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March 16, 2020 11:24 AM

No matter what some public officials say, the message you need to hear is 'stay home'

Discordant messages underscore the immense challenges conveying common messages during a public health crisis, one that has happened time and again as the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 has swept across the country.

by ProPublica Staff

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March 16, 2020 11:11 AM

Latest on COVID-19 in Minnesota: 54 confirmed cases, events with 50+ people should be canceled

At least 13 counties have reported cases, but most are in Hennepin and Ramsey counties. Over the weekend, health officials marked a milestone in the virus’ movement, identifying the state’s first three cases of community transmission.

by MPR News Staff

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March 16, 2020 8:33 AM

Stocks go into shock. Dow plunges nearly 3,000

The Dow tumbled nearly 13 percent after the Federal Reserve aggressively cut interest rates to near zero and as the nation imposed more restrictions in an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus.

by Avie Schneider

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March 16, 2020 8:00 AM

Have you tried to get tested for coronavirus? Tell us about your experience so we can understand what people are being told

As MPR News continues to cover this public health emergency, we’d like to better understand what patients are hearing from doctors and medical authorities when they ask to be tested for the coronavirus. And we need your help.

by Catharine Richert