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.

New type of COVID vaccine could debut soon
Instead of putting genetic instructions into people whose cells then make a viral protein, the vaccines from Novavax, Medicago and Sanofi carry a spike protein payload.
Not Zoom weary? Older Minnesotans build on new tech savvy
Many people used various forms of video chatting through the pandemic to stay in touch with family. Just because they now can see loved ones in person doesn’t mean they’re able to do that all the time. So they’re now connecting in new ways with relatives and friends than before.
June 4 COVID-19 update in MN: Cases receding; vaccination pace languishing
While the waning vaccination pace remains a worry, overall state data continues to paint a picture of a retreating pandemic. The COVID-19 virus is less prevalent in Minnesota than at any time since the pandemic’s first month or so.
Education leaders talk about where Minnesota schools go from here
Host Angela Davis talks about educational equity, teacher morale, learning recovery and more with new Education Commissioner Heather Mueller and Robbinsdale interim superintendent Stephanie Burrage who starts as deputy commissioner in June. 
Why and when do COVID-19 vaccines expire?
How soon vaccines expire is a critical question as the Biden administration prepares to send tens of millions of unused COVID-19 doses abroad to help curb the pandemic.