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.

Q&A: America's new COVID-19 rules for international travel
All adult foreign nationals traveling to the U.S. will be required to be fully vaccinated before boarding their flight. Fully vaccinated Americans will only need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours of departure to the U.S. Those who are not fully vaccinated will see tougher testing and contact tracing protocols.
Poll: COVID restrictions ‘about right;’ majority wants masks in schools
Results of a new Minnesota poll from MPR News/Star Tribune/FRONTLINE/KARE 11 show fewer than a third of Minnesota voters think coronavirus restrictions have gone too far, and a majority supports requiring teachers and students to wear masks in schools. 
COVID has killed about as many Americans as the 1918-19 flu
The U.S. population a century ago was just one-third of what it is today, meaning the flu cut a much bigger, more lethal swath through the country. But the COVID-19 crisis is by any measure a colossal tragedy in its own right.
Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids ages 5 to 11
Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11. The vaccine maker said Monday it plans to seek authorization for this age group soon in the U.S., Britain and Europe — a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters.
In the fight against COVID, health care workers aren't immune to vaccine misinformation
As the delta variant continues to surge across the country, another challenge many health care leaders face is within their own staffs: the 27 percent of U.S. health care workers who had not been vaccinated against the disease as of July, according to a recent study.
How a summer of 'yes' is ending in a cloud of uncertainty for the economy
As COVID cases increase, signs of economic slowdown are everywhere after huge increases in vacation bookings, traveling and dining out earlier this year. Southwest Airlines, Airbnb and restaurants are starting to see a pullback.