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.

COVID-19 vaccine booster shots are on the way. What does that mean for you?
President Joe Biden’s administration is set to recommend COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for most Americans. Dr. Jon Hallberg joined host Tom Crann to answer common questions about the booster shots.
Is it OK to lie for a booster? Here's what some of you had to say
In a previous "Coronavirus FAQ," we looked at the medical, practical — and ethical — implications of lying to get a booster or a shot for a kid under 12. And we asked you to share your views.
COVID-19 in MN: Officials say state is in its fourth wave
Minnesota saw a large increase in COVID-19 cases from the weekend, pushing the average positivity rate back over 5 percent for the first time since late April. Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm says the state is in its fourth COVID-19 spike.
Even moderate COVID restrictions can slow the spread of the virus — if they're timely
Mask mandates and other interventions can help stop a surge, even where vaccination rates are low, say scientists who combed through states' data. When they start and how long they last matters.
To mandate or not? Employers get urgent about vaccinations
With the delta variant spreading, more companies are mandating that employees be vaccinated against the coronavirus, but some are still hoping bonuses will do the trick.
Sources: U.S. to recommend COVID vaccine boosters at 8 months
U.S. health experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans, regardless of age, eight months after they received their second dose of the shot, to ensure lasting protection against the coronavirus as the delta variant spreads across the country.
Cardinal hospitalized with COVID, breathing with ventilator
One of the Catholic church's top officials and fiercest critics of Pope Francis has COVID-19 and is breathing through a ventilator. Cardinal Raymond Burke tweeted on Aug. 10 that he had caught the virus, was resting comfortably. His staff tweeted Saturday that he has been hospitalized and is breathing through a ventilator.