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.

St. Paul man accused of stealing coronavirus vaccines
Police in a St. Paul suburb are investigating the theft of coronavirus vaccines after a man recorded and posted videos on social media of him walking away with vials of what he said was “poison” and that he had plans to have the vaccines tested at a lab.
Poll: Most in U.S. who remain unvaccinated need convincing
Fewer Americans are reluctant to get a COVID-19 vaccine than just a few months ago, but questions about side effects and how the shots were tested still hold some back, according to a new poll that highlights the challenges at a pivotal moment in the U.S. vaccination campaign.
U.S. schools fight to keep students amid fear of dropout surge
U.S. educators are doing everything they can to track down high school students who stopped showing up to classes and to help them get the credits needed to graduate. Their efforts, including relaxing graduation requirements, come amid an anticipated surge in the country's dropout rate during the coronavirus pandemic.
May 11 COVID-19 update: Spring wave ebbs; vaccination pace crawls
The newest numbers show active cases and hospitalizations are down significantly from mid-April, but the vaccination pace continues to inch ahead even as officials plead with unvaccinated adults to get their shots.
FAQ: What you need to know about Pfizer's COVID vaccine and adolescents
Adolescents age 12 and older are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the FDA says. But when and where, and what about younger kids? You have questions. We have answers.
FDA OKs Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12-15 age group
Pfizer said in late March that clinical trials found "100 percent efficacy and robust antibody responses" to the coronavirus in 12- to 15-year-olds.
Who isn’t getting the vaccine?
Almost a quarter of U.S. adults say don’t want the COVID-19 vaccine — at least not right now. Why not? And if that number doesn’t budge, what does it mean for our efforts to reach the elusive goal of herd immunity?
I came close to dying: Wall Street's most photographed man is ready for normalcy
If 100 percent of a firm's traders are fully vaccinated, they can start sending more to the stock exchange floor. They can eat lunch in their booths again. Masks will be optional in some parts of the floor.
May 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: Spring wave receding; vaccination pace crawling
Monday’s Health Department data showed active cases and hospitalizations ebbing — and zero newly reported deaths. Vaccinations, though, remain at a relative crawl even as state public health leaders plead with still-unvaccinated adults to get their shots.