Schools, bars and restaurants in Minnesota will remain closed to reduce the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus now has caused 1,154 lab-confirmed illnesses and 39 deaths.
The Minneapolis-based mattress maker and retailer has furloughed 40% of its 4,400 employees and reduced hours for 30% more as it closed stores and suspended most home delivery during the COVID-19 epidemic.
Patrick Semansky, Associated Press
The Fed is activating a Main Street Business Lending Program authorized by the CARES Act, as well as additional support for the Paycheck Protection Program
The Federal Reserve is taking additional steps to provide up to $2.3 trillion in loans to support the economy. The money will target American households and businesses, as well as local governments besieged by the coronavirus outbreak.
Check out the latest maps, charts and case counts. Examine Minnesota's COVID-19 numbers by age group and county. Track hospitalizations and daily test numbers and more.
00:45Each night at 7 p.m., North Loop residents celebrate health care workers and first responders dealing with the novel coronavirus by banging on pots and pans and clapping from their balconies.
