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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.

U.S.-Canada border restrictions extended until July 21

U.S.-Canada border restrictions extended until July 21

The border between Canada and the U.S. remains closed to all nonessential travel. The restrictions were announced in March 2020 in the early months of the pandemic and have been extended every month since.
by The Associated Press

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Come for the celebration, stay for the vaccine: Juneteenth events offer shots, too

Come for the celebration, stay for the vaccine: Juneteenth events offer shots, too

Twin Cities public health departments, volunteer nurses and community organizations are teaming up to offer COVID-19 vaccines during an array of Juneteenth festivities this weekend. Meanwhile, the state is inching toward its goal of vaccinating 70 percent of Minnesotans 16 and older by July 1.
by Catharine Richert

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AP-NORC poll: Many Americans resuming pre-virus activities

AP-NORC poll: Many Americans resuming pre-virus activities

Many Americans are relaxing precautions taken during the COVID-19 pandemic and resuming everyday activities, even as some worry that coronavirus-related restrictions were hastily lifted, a new poll shows.
by The Associated Press

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Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations fall; pandemic in check

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations fall; pandemic in check

Minnesota’s most recent COVID-19 numbers continue to show a subdued pandemic largely in retreat. Key metrics remain down at levels not seen since April 2020. Hospitalizations and ICU needs are receding rapidly.
by MPR News Staff

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Pfizer's COVID vaccine in teens and myocarditis: What you need to know

Pfizer's COVID vaccine in teens and myocarditis: What you need to know

Health officials are investigating reports of mostly mild, temporary and treatable heart inflammation that may or may not be causally linked to vaccination with an mRNA vaccine against COVID-19.
by Joanne Silberner

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U.S. to spend $3.2B on treatments for COVID-19, other viruses

U.S. to spend $3.2B on treatments for COVID-19, other viruses

The United States is devoting more than $3 billion to speed development of treatments for COVID-19 and other dangerous viruses. There are some antiviral pills in development that could begin arriving by year’s end, pending the completion of testing.
by The Associated Press

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The investigation of the pandemic's origins is at an impasse

The investigation of the pandemic's origins is at an impasse

In the wake of heated debate over the unproven lab leak theory, the world is calling on China to cooperate with investigations. But efforts to delve into this matter seem to be stalling.
by Will Stone

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Can you mix and match COVID-19 vaccines?

Can you mix and match COVID-19 vaccines?

Experts say mixing and matching different two-dose COVID-19 vaccines is likely safe and effective, but data still needs to be collected to be sure. COVID-19 shots are all designed to stimulate your immune system to produce virus-fighting antibodies, though the way they do so varies.
by The Associated Press

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June 17 update on COVID-19: Pandemic trends solid; vaccinations crawl

June 17 update on COVID-19: Pandemic trends solid; vaccinations crawl

Minnesota’s seven-day new-case average is at its lowest since April 2020. Known, active case counts may drop below 1,000 this week — Minnesota had 15,000 such cases just last month. The languishing vaccination pace is the biggest worry right now.
by MPR News Staff

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