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June 30, 2020 1:31 PM

Minnesota to spend $9M on COVID-19 ad push

From bus stop ads to television spots, Minnesota plans to launch an awareness campaign about ways the public can help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The effort will move ahead despite Republican opposition.

by Brian Bakst

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June 30, 2020 1:10 PM

Dr. Jon Hallberg: Are virtual doctor visits here to stay?

Dr. Jon Hallberg talks about the virtues and limitations of virtual visits. He weighs in on whether virtual visits have a place in the future of healthcare and if patients stand to benefit.

by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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June 30, 2020 12:36 PM

'Pooled testing' for COVID-19 holds promise, pitfalls

Pooled testing involves combining patient samples in batches instead of running them individually. The potential benefits include stretching laboratory supplies, reducing costs and expanding testing to millions more Americans. The potential downsides include lower accuracy and longer waits to deliver results to some people.

by The Associated Press

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June 30, 2020 12:03 PM

Map: Where are face masks required in Minnesota?

Gov. Tim Walz has issued a statewide mandate requiring all people to wear masks while in indoor public spaces. A number of cities and institutions had already adopted face mask requirements in Minnesota to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

by MPR News Staff

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June 30, 2020 9:05 AM

EU sets new list of approved travel partners. The U.S. isn't on it

The European Union will bar U.S. travelers when the bloc begins opening its external borders this week. It will admit foreigners from only 15 countries — including China and South Korea.

by Bill Chappell

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June 30, 2020 8:51 AM

'Going to be very disturbing': Fauci warns coronavirus cases could reach 100K a day

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the country's top infectious disease expert, told members of Congress on Tuesday that although he can't predict the ultimate number of infections and deaths related to the coronavirus, "it's going to be very disturbing."

by Alana Wise

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June 30, 2020 6:22 AM

Essential worker shoulders $1,840 debt for trying to get tested for COVID-19

Carmen Quintero couldn't get tested for COVID-19, but ended up with a huge bill for trying to. She also was told to self-isolate and had no choice but to use vacation time to stay home from work.

by Sarah Varney

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June 30, 2020 6:14 AM

New state program to provide affordable insulin starts Wednesday

Minnesotans with diabetes who need emergency insulin supplies but can’t afford them will be able to get the drug under a new state law. The safety net program within the Alec Smith Insulin Affordability Act launches Wednesday.

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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June 30, 2020 5:37 AM

June 30 update on COVID-19 in MN: 444 new cases, mask mandate 'on the table'

Gov. Tim Walz this week said a statewide mandate requiring all people to wear masks while in public is “on the table.” He said such a move would offer public health benefits while helping businesses that’re struggling to enforce their own mask rules.

by MPR News Staff

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June 30, 2020 1:00 AM

2020 Aspen Ideas Festival: Dr. Anthony Fauci, David Byrne, Stacey Abrams

From the 2020 Aspen Ideas Festival: Dr. Anthony Fauci on the COVID-19 pandemic, musician David Byrne on why art matters, and Stacey Abrams on the importance of voting and participating in the census.

by MPR News Staff

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