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Public health experts question Trump's ban on most travelers from Europe

Public health experts question Trump's ban on most travelers from Europe

A key medical adviser to the president on COVID-19 defends the travel restrictions as "the right public health call." But others dismiss the move as "remarkably pointless" or, potentially, dangerous.
by Jason Beaubien

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Minn. health plans say they will cover costs of COVID-19 tests

Minn. health plans say they will cover costs of COVID-19 tests

People concerned that they may have contracted the coronavirus may not have to worry about paying much, if anything, for tests. But they may see bills for office visit and other costs, depending on their insurer and plan.
by Martin Moylan

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New Mayo Clinic test could speed detection of COVID-19

New Mayo Clinic test could speed detection of COVID-19

The test became available Thursday, although Mayo labs will start with a small number of samples due to limited capacity.
by Catharine Richert

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March Madness: NCAA Tournaments canceled due to coronavirus

March Madness: NCAA Tournaments canceled due to coronavirus

The NCAA has canceled its men's and women's basketball tournaments because of the spread of coronavirus, putting an abrupt end to the season less than a month before champions were to be crowned.
by The Associated Press

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NHL suspends season amid coronavirus concerns

NHL suspends season amid coronavirus concerns

NHL officials said they will “pause” the season starting with Thursday’s night’s games given the ongoing concerns about the spread of coronavirus, adding they hope to “resume play” when appropriate. The Minnesota Wild said it supported the move.
by MPR News Staff

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MN health: 9 COVID-19 cases now; no plans to close schools

MN health: 9 COVID-19 cases now; no plans to close schools

New cases surfaced in Hennepin, Dakota and Stearns counties. State health officials say that at this point they are not recommending closing Minnesota K-12 schools, but they are bracing the public for more significant changes to daily life.
by Tim Nelson

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Pelosi to bring coronavirus bill to House floor Thursday

Pelosi to bring coronavirus bill to House floor Thursday

The House planned a vote on legislation that includes paid sick leave, unemployment assistance, nutrition aid and help with states.
by Deirdre Walsh

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Biden, Sanders slam Trump administration for coronavirus response

Biden, Sanders slam Trump administration for coronavirus response

Former Vice President Joe Biden vowed that, if elected, his administration would "lead by science." Sen. Bernie Sanders urged President Trump to declare a national emergency.
by Asma Khalid

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Walz proposes slim budget as coronavirus situation worsens

Walz proposes slim budget as coronavirus situation worsens

The DFL governor suggests leaving most of the state’s projected budget surplus unspent with the global economy shaken by COVID-19. He also urged lawmakers to finish their work soon.
by Tim Pugmire and Brian Bakst

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