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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.

Free rides and beer: Incentives are added to vaccine drive

Free rides and beer: Incentives are added to vaccine drive

Free beer and doughnuts. Savings bonds. A chance to win an all-terrain vehicle. Places around the U.S. are offering incentives to try to energize the nation’s slowing vaccination drive and get reluctant Americans to roll up their sleeves. 
by The Associated Press

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April 29 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases trending down; vaccination urgency remains

April 29 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases trending down; vaccination urgency remains

Minnesota’s COVID-19 picture continues to improve as the current case wave crests. Officials on Thursday also said they’ve confirmed 22 cases linked to recent protests in Brooklyn Center, half of them in law enforcement.
by MPR News Staff

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You're vaccinated. Congrats! Now what can you do safely?

You're vaccinated. Congrats! Now what can you do safely?

Can I get a massage? Travel with my unvaccinated kids? Eat indoors at a restaurant? Hit the gym? Experts weigh in with advice on 16 frequently asked post-vaccination questions.
by Maria Godoy and Carmel Wroth

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Where does Minnesota stand in the hunt for herd immunity?

Where does Minnesota stand in the hunt for herd immunity?

Host Angela Davis talked to two public health experts about the hurdles Minnesota faces when it comes to COVID-19 vaccination rates, availability and inequities. Plus, senior reporter Catharine Richert stopped by to discuss the latest pandemic headlines.
by Angela Davis, Lindsay Guentzel and Catharine Richert

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Survey finds student learning, mental health suffered during pandemic

Survey finds student learning, mental health suffered during pandemic

A new survey from University of Minnesota researchers finds that Minnesota students in grades 6 through 12 managed to learn despite dramatic pandemic-related school changes. But their rate of learning was perceived to be lower than before COVID-19 and their mental health was challenged.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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New blood tests should show how long a COVID-19 vaccine will protect you

New blood tests should show how long a COVID-19 vaccine will protect you

Researchers are trying to come up with tests that can be performed using a blood sample that will determine not only whether a COVID-19 vaccine will work, but for how long.
by Joe Palca

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The risk of COVID-19 spread for children and students

The risk of COVID-19 spread for children and students

Minnesota health officials are urging more testing of middle and high school students for COVID-19. They're increasingly concerned about spread of the virus among children who are not yet authorized for the vaccine. This sets up a tough dynamic for parents. It can be hard to know how safe certain activities are for the family, if not everyone is immunized.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Hallberg: Benefits outweigh the risks of Johnson and Johnson vaccine

Hallberg: Benefits outweigh the risks of Johnson and Johnson vaccine

Officials at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have allowed providers to resume administering the one-dose vaccine, after reviewing the rare risk of blood clots associated with it.
by Tom Crann and Dr. Jon Hallberg

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