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.

Comic: 1st-year teacher hurdles compounded during pandemic
It's been a year since teachers were handed an unprecedented challenge: Educate students in new ways amid the backdrop of a pandemic. This week our story is from San Antonio.
Tenants worry and landlords fume over eviction ban
One of Gov. Tim Walz’s last remaining COVID-19 restrictions is a ban on rental property evictions. Legislators have been looking for a way to end the ban that is fair to both landlords and tenants. And rental assistance money has been slow to flow to those who need it. 
No more masks? 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention surprised everyone by issuing guidance in mid-May that those fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks. Did they make that recommendation too soon?
After a wild ride of a year, Forest Lake high school takes prom to the park
COVID-19 restrictions prompted Forest Lake Area High School to plan a prom outside the box. Instead of a dance in the gymnasium, they rented out an amusement park — Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America.
May 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Active cases falling; no new deaths
Monday’s COVID-19 data is packed with more signs the pandemic is in retreat. Active cases are down to their lowest level in mid-September, and the vaccination pace is starting to show some traction again.
In rural India, less COVID-19 testing, more fear — and only a few ventilators for millions
The coronavirus may now be moving out of big cities and into rural India — where testing is less widespread and medical care is even more difficult to find. The extent of COVID-19's impact in such areas is difficult to measure.