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How doctors are handling COVID-19 calls amid test shortage

How doctors are handling COVID-19 calls amid test shortage

State health officials are still telling doctors to limit who they test for COVID-19. MPR’s weekly medical analyst, Dr. Jon Hallberg, shares how his clinic is working with patients who have symptoms of the disease.
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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Mass layoffs for MN science, children's museums amid coronavirus shutdown

Mass layoffs for MN science, children's museums amid coronavirus shutdown

The Minnesota Children’s Museum and the Science Museum of Minnesota said Tuesday they would temporarily lay off much of their staff and remain closed given the financial crisis driven by the coronavirus.
by Marianne Combs and Tim Nelson

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No toilet paper? Don’t flush anything else

No toilet paper? Don’t flush anything else

A run on toilet paper at stores due to the coronavirus pandemic is leading wastewater treatment operators to worry that people will use — and flush — other products instead that could cause havoc on sewer systems, if they run out of toilet paper.
by Kirsti Marohn

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March 24 update on COVID-19 in Minnesota: Hospitals prep for surge; Walz sees curbs beyond Easter

March 24 update on COVID-19 in Minnesota: Hospitals prep for surge; Walz sees curbs beyond Easter

Minnesota had 262 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday. The state continued to report only one death. Gov. Walz on Tuesday said cellphone data and other information shows that social distancing is happening in Minnesota, adding, “Minnesotans are taking this seriously.”
by MPR News Staff

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Why Gov. Walz hasn't invoked shelter in place, but describes what it might look like

Why Gov. Walz hasn't invoked shelter in place, but describes what it might look like

Gov. Tim Walz said Monday there’s disagreement among experts about whether such a move will help suppress the virus. He says public health officials are still trying to gauge the impact of the restrictions already in place.
by Matt Sepic

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MN nursing home residents and their families deal with restrictions

MN nursing home residents and their families deal with restrictions

Across Minnesota, nursing homes have closed their doors to visitors in all but the most dire circumstances — to keep the coronavirus away from those most in danger of dying from the respiratory illness.
by Peter Cox

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Travelers from Minnesota still trying to get home after countries impose COVID-19 limits

Travelers from Minnesota still trying to get home after countries impose COVID-19 limits

As of Friday, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities reported nearly 1,000 students had already returned from their study abroad programs, but 239 were still overseas. By Tuesday, the number of students still abroad was down to 18.
by Nina Moini

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'A marathon for all of us': Minnesota’s rural communities brace themselves for COVID-19

'A marathon for all of us': Minnesota’s rural communities brace themselves for COVID-19

Confirmed cases of COVID-19 are showing up in rural counties across the state as the virus continues its spread in Minnesota. And because many rural areas have limited health care options — and often a small number of workers to keep critical services going — health workers and local officials are paying close attention to the coronavirus’ trajectory, and bracing themselves as they plan.
by Dan Gunderson

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