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.

Canada's taking it slow on reopening its border to travelers from the U.S. Here's why
Canadians can fly to the U.S. but cannot enter by land. Most non-Canadians can't enter Canada by land or air. The government says a full reopening may require 75 percent of Canadians to be fully vaccinated.
Concerned about children and COVID variants? Your questions, answered
When will vaccinations be available for younger children? Are kids more susceptible to the delta variant? What advice do health officials have for parents for the upcoming school year? We spoke with Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm and state infectious disease director Kris Ehresmann for answers to these questions and more.
Ask MDH: The COVID-19 delta variant, CDC’s new school rules and vaccine boosters
Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcom and Minnesota’s top infectious disease official Kris Ehresmann take your questions about the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota.
Why remote work might not revolutionize where we work
Apple joins the ranks of tech firms freeing many employees from Silicon Valley offices. What this might mean for the geography of the American economy.
July 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: Uptick in cases but no signs of a surge
Minnesota continues to see COVID-19 case counts edge higher, but there’s nothing yet to suggest the state is headed for another major wave. That’s not to say there are no concerns.
Summer camps hit with COVID outbreaks — are schools next?
The U.S. has seen a string of COVID-19 outbreaks tied to summer camps in recent weeks in places such as Texas, Illinois, Florida, Missouri and Kansas, in what some fear could be a preview of the upcoming school year.
As the world moves on, the unvaccinated and vulnerable are still dying from COVID-19
Even though the pandemic has abated — for now — a handful of people are still dying from COVID-19 every day, and for the most vulnerable the war against the virus is anything but over. Among them are people who’ve had organ transplants who received their shots but have suppressed immune systems.
COVID-19 vaccines are just the beginning for mRNA innovations
Both the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines were built using new mRNA research, to astounding success. What’s the next big thing mRNA science could tackle?