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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.

MN schools to stay open despite growing COVID-19 spread among students

MN schools to stay open despite growing COVID-19 spread among students

The number of school-related COVID-19 cases reported this week in Minnesota has now exceeded a peak in November. State officials are not changing their policies governing youth sports or schools. Instead, they’re urging students to get tested more regularly — and are asking schools to make it possible for students to do that on site.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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April 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: Spring case wave easing; vaccination urgency remains

April 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: Spring case wave easing; vaccination urgency remains

“We really do believe that the end of the pandemic is in sight, but we’re not there yet,” the state health commissioner cautioned Thursday. “It depends entirely on the decisions we make now, and over the coming weeks.”
by MPR News Staff

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As COVID cases rise among kids, teens targeted for vaccination

As COVID cases rise among kids, teens targeted for vaccination

As the state warns of widespread and growing transmission of COVID-19 among kids, local officials and school districts are teaming up to vaccinate teens 16 and older.
by Catharine Richert

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COVID-19 hospitalizations tumble among U.S. senior citizens

COVID-19 hospitalizations tumble among U.S. senior citizens

COVID-19 hospitalizations among older Americans have plunged 80 percent since the start of the year, dramatic proof the vaccination campaign is working. Now the trick is to get more of the nation's younger people to roll up their sleeves.
by The Associated Press

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How long does protection from COVID-19 vaccines last?

How long does protection from COVID-19 vaccines last?

Experts are still studying vaccinated people to determine if and when boosters might be needed. So far, evidence indicates shots by Pfizer and Moderna last at least six months, and likely longer.
by The Associated Press

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MN urges more COVID-19 youth testing, OKs playing sports maskless outdoors

MN urges more COVID-19 youth testing, OKs playing sports maskless outdoors

“We really do believe that the end of the pandemic is in sight, but we’re not there yet,” Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm told reporters Thursday. While the current case wave seems to be cresting, proms, graduations and other spring school events are “not a given.”
by MPR News Staff

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