The unwavering human spirit: A look back at how Minnesota survived COVID-19
- On March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a nationwide emergency due to COVID-19, impacting all aspects of life in Minnesota and beyond.
- States began implementing shutdowns two days after the declaration to prevent the spread of the virus, leading to significant changes in daily life.
- Forum Communications journalists documented life in Minnesota during this pivotal time, highlighting stories of community and resilience.
- Columnist Tammy Swift reflects on the innovation and bravery shown by individuals during the pandemic aftermath.
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The unwavering human spirit: A look back at how Minnesota survived COVID-19
Five years ago, on March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a nationwide emergency due to COVID-19. Two days later, states began implementing shutdowns to prevent the spread of the virus. Seemingly overnight, life had irrevocably changed. Families, schools, churches, businesses — every aspect of life, big and small, felt the impact. It was a time of uncertainty, lockdowns and the unknown. Daily life proved to be different than anything pr…
From the crucial advice that was not followed to an angry De Wever: this is how the week before the first lockdown went
Exactly 5 years ago today, the first corona measures were taken in our country. After all, on March 12, 2020, the National Security Council decided to close the hospitality industry and schools. The latter, in particular, had never happened on that scale again in post-war Belgium. But how did it ever get this far? A reconstruction of a turbulent week in March, with a remarkable supporting role for Emmanuel Macron.
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