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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.

Officials say Minnesota schools need to make plans for a COVID-19 outbreak

Officials say Minnesota schools need to make plans for a COVID-19 outbreak

As Minnesota school officials scramble to comply with federal and state guidance to prepare for a COVID-19 outbreak, some say their experience with extreme weather gives them an advantage.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Diagnosis of coronavirus patient in California was delayed for days

Diagnosis of coronavirus patient in California was delayed for days

The first suspected U.S. case of novel coronavirus infection through "community spread" was left undiagnosed for days, hospital officials said, because the case didn't fit the CDC's criteria.
by Bill Chappell

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As U.S. preps for coronavirus, health workers question safety measures

As U.S. preps for coronavirus, health workers question safety measures

The plight of Chinese health care workers contracting the coronavirus has prompted frontline medical staff in the U.S. to wonder if they're protected. Hospitals say they're taking steps to prepare.
by Yuki Noguchi

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A guide: How to prepare your home for coronavirus

A guide: How to prepare your home for coronavirus

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week urged the American public "to prepare in the expectation that this could be bad." Here are some of the steps you might consider.
by Maria Godoy

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Delta cuts Korea flights, suspends MSP-Seoul route, as virus spreads

Delta cuts Korea flights, suspends MSP-Seoul route, as virus spreads

Delta said Wednesday it will suspend flights between Minneapolis and Seoul beginning this weekend and lasting until at least April 30. The airline will also reduce the number of flights from Korea to Atlanta, Detroit and Seattle.
by The Associated Press

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Trump administration pressed on coronavirus preparedness

Trump administration pressed on coronavirus preparedness

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says there is "no plan" for potential outbreaks in the U.S. The White House says it has the situation "contained" and has requested emergency funding.
by Miles Parks

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Tokyo organizers, government take offensive on virus threat

Tokyo organizers, government take offensive on virus threat

After a senior IOC member said the 2020 Games were being threatened by the spread of COVID-19, the Tokyo organizing committee CEO said "our basic thoughts are that we will go ahead with the Olympic and Paralympic Games as scheduled."
by The Associated Press

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Trump appoints Pence to lead government's coronavirus response

Trump appoints Pence to lead government's coronavirus response

"We're doing really well, and Mike is going to be in charge," Trump said, noting the vice president’s experience as governor of Indiana made him adept at working with state and local health authorities
by Vanessa Romo

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Walz, health officials: Minnesota ready to fight virus but people should brace for outbreak

Walz, health officials: Minnesota ready to fight virus but people should brace for outbreak

As the new coronavirus has spread in Iran and parts of Europe, Minnesota health officials say it's only a matter of time before the state sees its first confirmed case. Gov. Tim Walz says Minnesota is prepared to deal with COVID-19.
by Peter Cox

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