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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.

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Taking care of personal finances during economic volatility

Taking care of personal finances during economic volatility

Financial turmoil in the stock market is one of many issues raising questions from consumers about their own financial security. We look at personal finance management during a time of global economic change and public health challenges.
by Chris Farrell, Marcheta Fornoff and Breann Schossow

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Amid COVID-19 fears, shoppers rush to stock up on rice

Amid COVID-19 fears, shoppers rush to stock up on rice

Across the Twin Cities, rice joins paper towels, toilet paper and hand sanitizer among the list of items that are harder to find as people stockpile in preparation for possible quarantine. And it’s not just Asian markets that are affected — Costco and restaurant suppliers are also facing questions about their empty shelves.
by Riham Feshir

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When should schools close for coronavirus?

When should schools close for coronavirus?

Closing schools can slow the spread of disease and, in turn, save lives. But it also causes huge disruptions, especially for children who depend on the free and reduced-cost meals they get at school.
by Cory Turner and Anya Kamenetz

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U of M suspends campus classes, moving instruction online over COVID-19 fears

U of M suspends campus classes, moving instruction online over COVID-19 fears

University of Minnesota leaders said Wednesday the system is suspending in-person instruction on its campuses and moving to online instruction as a precaution against the disease. The state’s system of two-year colleges and regional universities hasn’t yet decided to move classes online.
by MPR News Staff

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Dow dives 1,400 points, entering bear market, as coronavirus fears grow

Dow dives 1,400 points, entering bear market, as coronavirus fears grow

Major stock indexes were down around 20% from their peaks in February, signaling an end to the 11-year bull market as investors fear the worst about the coronavirus pandemic.
by Avie Schneider

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Minnesota nursing homes restrict visits, ramp up prevention as coronavirus spreads

Patti Cullen, CEO and president of Care Providers of Minnesota, speaks with MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer about the latest prevention efforts at senior living facilities statewide.
by Cathy Wurzer

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