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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. to reallocate COVID shots to states with greater interest

U.S. to reallocate COVID shots to states with greater interest

The Biden administration will begin shifting how it allocates COVID-19 shots to states, moving doses from states with lower demand to those with stronger interest in vaccines, an administration official said Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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Why lagging COVID vaccine rate at rural hospitals 'needs to be fixed now'

Why lagging COVID vaccine rate at rural hospitals 'needs to be fixed now'

When it comes to persuading people to get a COVID-19 vaccine, health care professionals are influential. But in some rural communities, hospital staff themselves are hanging back.
by Tamara Keith

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The women’s recession isn’t over — especially for moms

The women’s recession isn’t over — especially for moms

One year since the start of the women’s recession, hundreds of thousands of moms have been forced to leave their jobs — and grapple with the consequences.

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State Fair food, music — and giant slide are back for Memorial Day minifair

State Fair food, music — and giant slide are back for Memorial Day minifair

The fair says the “Kickoff to Summer at the Fair” will feature about two dozen food vendors — yes, Sweet Martha’s and Pronto Pups are on the list — with music at several locations around the fairgrounds. The giant slide is also planning to open for the event, weather permitting.
by Tim Nelson

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May 4 update on COVID-19 in MN: Active cases recede; Walz set to ease curbs

May 4 update on COVID-19 in MN: Active cases recede; Walz set to ease curbs

Active case counts are at their lowest since late March, but so are vaccination levels. Still, Gov. Tim Walz on Thursday is expected to unveil looser capacity restrictions on bars, restaurants and other indoor gathering spaces.
by MPR News Staff

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Comic: Teaching kids to make art out of what they have in the pandemic

Comic: Teaching kids to make art out of what they have in the pandemic

It's been a year since teachers were handed an unprecedented request: educate students in entirely new ways, amid the backdrop of a global pandemic. This week is a first grade teacher in Los Angeles.

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FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for teens within week

FDA expected to OK Pfizer vaccine for teens within week

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for young adults age 12 and older by next week, setting up shots for many before the beginning of the next school year. 
by The Associated Press

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