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.

Deadline close but still no plan for COVID ‘hero pay’
There’s still no plan for distributing $250 million in bonus pay for front-line Minnesota pandemic workers with a Labor Day deadline looming. 
Why resilience is key to student success in uncertain times
Kids’ lives have been disrupted by challenges and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, social unrest and more. As they get back to the classroom, host Tom Crann spoke with a clinical psychologist about how schools can support student success by teaching resilience.
Reaching out to people who are still unvaccinated for COVID-19
One in four Minnesota adults have not gotten vaccinated against COVID-19. Amidst the rise of the delta variant, guest host Catharine Richert talked about who has opted out of the shots and how to engage family members and friends across the vaccination divide.
CDC recommends that unvaccinated people don't travel over Labor Day weekend
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has expressed concern about the further spread of the delta variant. Health officials have been concerned about holiday weekends during the pandemic.
CDC warns against off-label use of COVID vaccine
Using the COVID-19 vaccine "off-label" — whether that's for booster shots or young children — may be tempting to some vaccine providers, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns it could get them into trouble.
You may have gotten shortchanged by $125 on that COVID rebate for your car
Auto insurers returned some premium payments to drivers last year when driving slowed at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. But consumer groups say policyholders should have received a larger rebate.