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Sept. 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: School guidance map shifts again

Sept. 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: School guidance map shifts again

Twenty-five counties saw their COVID-19 case counts slip past one of the Health Department’s thresholds, changing their recommendation toward more distance learning for more students, according to data released Thursday. Here’s the latest map.
by David H. Montgomery and MPR News Staff

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Why can't America make enough N95 masks? 6 months into pandemic, shortages persist

Why can't America make enough N95 masks? 6 months into pandemic, shortages persist

There's just not enough PPE to satisfy demand. Medics are reusing masks and small practices can't even find supplies they can afford. Some domestic manufacturers could help, but it's a risky move.
by Joel Rose

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How to navigate your children’s mental health as they return back to school

How to navigate your children’s mental health as they return back to school

About 1 in 5 school-aged children has a mental health condition, but that number could be going up. Two mental health experts talked about how the pandemic is affecting school-aged kids and offered resources for families seeking help.

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CDC director says COVID-19 vaccine likely won't be widely available until next year

CDC director says COVID-19 vaccine likely won't be widely available until next year

Emphasizing the continued importance of masks, Robert Redfield said that while first responders may have early access to a vaccine, broader access is not likely for six to nine months after approval.
by Brian Naylor

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Latinos report financial strain as pandemic erodes income and savings

Latinos report financial strain as pandemic erodes income and savings

An NPR poll finds 72 percent of Latino households in the United States are facing serious financial problems — double the share of whites who report this. Major health problems are mounting, too.
by Jackie Fortier

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Big Ten changes course, will play fall football after all

Big Ten changes course, will play fall football after all

The Big Ten plans to begin its season the weekend of Oct. 24 with an eight-game schedule for each team. Gophers games will have "significantly reduced" in person attendance at games, following state health guidelines and season tickets will not be offered.
by The Associated Press

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