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Retiree checks to rise 1.3% in 2021 amid coronavirus fallout

Retiree checks to rise 1.3% in 2021 amid coronavirus fallout

Social Security recipients will get a modest 1.3 percent cost-of living-increase in 2021, but that might be small comfort amid worries about the coronavirus pandemic and its consequences for older people. Government estimates released Tuesday show the increase amounts to $20 a month for the average retired worker. 
by The Associated Press

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'This is an opportunity': Fareed Zakaria on 'Lessons For A Post-Pandemic World'

'This is an opportunity': Fareed Zakaria on 'Lessons For A Post-Pandemic World'

The CNN host and author says COVID-19 has widened the inequality gap. "The most important piece of what the federal government can do is to stabilize these people's lives with direct aid," he says.
by Dave Davies

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Walz: Loosening restrictions about 'striking a balance' between data, follow-through

Walz: Loosening restrictions about 'striking a balance' between data, follow-through

On Monday, the state confirmed more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for the fifth straight day. The spike comes as state officials relax some restrictions, including visits to nursing homes.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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Minnesota to allow more visits to nursing homes, long-term care facilities

Minnesota to allow more visits to nursing homes, long-term care facilities

More people soon will be able to visit loved ones in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. The Minnesota Department of Health says the changes are set to go into effect on Saturday.
by Peter Cox

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Oct. 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: State readies big testing push; new cases climb

Oct. 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: State readies big testing push; new cases climb

Gov. Tim Walz and state health officials on Tuesday unveiled plans to massively expand COVID-19 testing opportunities across Minnesota as caseloads and hospitalizations continue to climb.
by MPR News Staff

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Scientists confirm Nevada man was infected twice with coronavirus

Scientists confirm Nevada man was infected twice with coronavirus

It's the first confirmed case of coronavirus reinfection in the U.S. The case underscores that everyone should be social distancing and wearing masks, including COVID-19 survivors.
by Rebecca Hersher

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