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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.

Schools struggle to meet demand for summer programs

Schools struggle to meet demand for summer programs

After more than a year of pandemic learning, Minnesota schools are using summer sessions to give students the chance to do the sort of in-person learning some have missed since March 2020. But even with expanded offerings, many summer sessions haven't been able to meet a rise in demand from students and families. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Following Biden's lead, Walz incentivizes vaccines

Following Biden's lead, Walz incentivizes vaccines

Minnesota will offer $100 incentives to people who get their first vaccination dose between Friday and Aug. 15, as Gov. Tim Walz quickly embraces the effort outlined by President Joe Biden.
by The Associated Press and Brian Bakst

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Minn. front-line workers appeal for share of pandemic pay

Minn. front-line workers appeal for share of pandemic pay

As a legislative panel began considering how to divide $250 million in premium pay for those who had to work in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, some suggested the pot of money isn’t big enough.
by Brian Bakst

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Do you need to wear a mask indoors where you live?

Do you need to wear a mask indoors where you live?

The CDC wants vaccinated people to wear masks indoors if the coronavirus is spreading widely where they live. Find out the level of virus transmission in your county.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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COVID-19 in MN: State urges masks for all inside K-12 schools as cases climb

COVID-19 in MN: State urges masks for all inside K-12 schools as cases climb

Minnesota’s asking — not ordering — all students, staff and visitors to K-12 school buildings to wear masks indoors regardless of their vaccination status. Wednesday’s data makes it clear the disease has at least one more punch to deliver.
by MPR News Staff

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Rochester Public Schools to require masking of younger students in the fall

Rochester Public Schools to require masking of younger students in the fall

Students between 2 and 12 years old will be required to wear masks inside all school facilities during the next academic year. The board’s vote reflected increasing concern over spread of the delta variant in Minnesota.
by Catharine Richert and Matt Sepic

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Biden is considering a vaccine or testing mandate for federal workers

Biden is considering a vaccine or testing mandate for federal workers

Under the policy, federal employees who are not confirmed as vaccinated would be required to wear masks at all times while at work and be tested regularly for the virus.
by Alana Wise

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Minnesota officials investigating COVID-19 outbreak at camp

State health officials are investigating “a cluster of cases” at the Castaway Club Young Life Camp on Pelican Lake, about 45 miles east of Fargo, North Dakota.
by The Associated Press

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