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Studies point to big drop in COVID-19 death rates

Studies point to big drop in COVID-19 death rates

More hospitalized patients are surviving than early in the pandemic. Improved treatments make a big difference, but so does flattening the curve to keep hospitals from overfilling, researchers say.
by Geoff Brumfiel

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First-year teachers get a crash course on dealing with chaos and change in pandemic

First-year teachers get a crash course on dealing with chaos and change in pandemic

Managing classroom chaos — and anxiety — are just some of the usual challenges that come with being a first year teacher. But this year, those new teachers also have to master remote learning and managing all of the extra health protocols.
by Faye Williams

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Wisconsin schools ‘whipsawing’ as COVID-19 hits rural districts

Wisconsin schools ‘whipsawing’ as COVID-19 hits rural districts

As infections in the state surge, some rural schools are forced to suspend in-person instruction or integrate virtual students into classrooms.

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Coronavirus cases rise to new levels in several Midwestern states

Coronavirus cases rise to new levels in several Midwestern states

Several states in the Midwest, especially those surrounding Minnesota, have been reporting growing coronavirus case numbers in recent days. Host Cathy Wurzer spoke with reporters covering the outbreaks in South Dakota and Wisconsin about how their states are dealing with the high rates of new infections.
by Cathy Wurzer and MPR News Staff

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St. John's, St. Ben's shift gears to keep students on campus

St. John's, St. Ben's shift gears to keep students on campus

COVID-19 forced colleges and universities to make major changes this year in the ways students learn and interact — and many students are taking most or even all of their courses online. But in central Minnesota, St. John's University and the College of St. Benedict decided to keep students on campus and in the classroom as much as possible.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Oct. 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record jump in hospital admissions; new cases climb

Oct. 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Record jump in hospital admissions; new cases climb

More than 500 people have been hospitalized over the past week, including 100 ICU cases. The seven-day trend is now close to its late-May peak. The numbers come a day after state officials urged Minnesotans to rethink plans for big holiday gatherings with family and friends.
by MPR News Staff

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Study: Plastic baby bottles shed microplastics when heated

The implications for a child's health are not yet known. The study's authors urge people not to panic — and stress the need for more research.
by Maria Godoy

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New law creates 988 hotline for mental health emergencies

New law creates 988 hotline for mental health emergencies

President Donald Trump has signed a bipartisan bill creating a three-digit hotline for mental health emergencies. Mental health advocates say it will bring mental health crisis response into the 21st century.
by Rhitu Chatterjee

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