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Top Trump aide says 'we're not going to control the pandemic'
White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, pressed to explain why the pandemic cannot be reined in, said, “Because it is a contagious virus just like the flu.” He said the government was focused on getting effective therapeutics and vaccines to market.
Pence to keep up travel despite contact with infected aide
Vice President Mike Pence plans to maintain an aggressive campaign schedule this week — including a stop in Minnesota — despite an apparent outbreak of the coronavirus among his senior aides, the White House said.
Coronavirus FAQs: What's up with bubble dining? Should you hand out Halloween candy?
Answers to your COVID-19 questions about how to handle Halloween trick-or-treaters, whether it's safe to eat in a restaurant's outdoor bubble and whether you can be infected through your ear canal.
Several types of COVID tests are available in Minnesota. Here’s what you need to know.
State health officials have said from the beginning that testing is essential to understanding the scope and impacts of the coronavirus across Minnesota. And on the individual level, it’s a helpful tool for navigating life in the pandemic. Here’s a breakdown of the kinds of tests available in the state, when you should seek one out — and what happens next.
U.S. sets coronavirus infection record; deaths near 224,000
The U.S. coronavirus caseload has reached record heights with more than 83,000 infections reported in a single day, the latest ominous sign of the disease’s grip on the nation, as states from Connecticut to the Rocky Mountain West reel under the surge.
Oct. 24 update on COVID-19 in Minnesota: Near-record increase in cases
Minnesota health officials reported a near-record increase of 2,268 confirmed COVID-19 cases in the state on Saturday, along with 14 more deaths as the test positivity rate continues to tick upward.