COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

The latest news, resources, guides and tips to help you stay up to date on the coronavirus pandemic.

YouTube is banning all content that spreads vaccine misinformation
The platform says its current community guidelines, which already prohibit the sharing of medical misinformation, have been extended to cover "currently administered" vaccines that have been proven safe by the World Health Organization and other health officials.
AP-NORC poll: Virus fears linger for vaccinated older adults
A new survey finds that vaccinated older adults are far more worried about COVID-19 than the unvaccinated are. And those vaccinated older adults are far likelier to take precautions despite the protection afforded by their shots.
Hundreds of U of M faculty want stronger vaccine policies
Faculty and staff say the school system has not taken strong enough precautions as the state sees a spike in cases linked to the delta variant. Students are required to get a COVID vaccine, with religious and health exemptions. They attest to getting that vaccine in an online form.
Getting a religious exemption to a vaccine mandate may not be easy. Here's why
With COVID-19 vaccine mandates taking effect around the country, requests for religious exemptions are on the rise. Under federal law, employers have a lot of discretion in granting the requests.
Some Minnesota health workers sue over vaccine mandate
A new federal lawsuit aims to halt vaccine requirements within Minnesota hospitals and clinics that could push unvaccinated workers out of their jobs. The Minnesota case is similar to lawsuits cropping up nationwide.