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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.

The most popular J&J vaccine story on Facebook? A conspiracy theorist posted it

The most popular J&J vaccine story on Facebook? A conspiracy theorist posted it

A vast network of professional vaccine skeptics on social media have been waiting for a development like the Johnson & Johnson pause. Now experts say they will milk it for all its worth and more.
by Miles Parks

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April 15 update on COVID-19 in MN: New cases, vaccinations continue steady climb

April 15 update on COVID-19 in MN: New cases, vaccinations continue steady climb

Minnesota’s COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to grow. But growth is slower than than last week, blunted by state’s steady pace of vaccinations. State health officials are briefing reporters now.
by MPR News Staff

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U.S. health officials continue pause of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

U.S. health officials continue pause of Johnson & Johnson vaccine

An expert advisory committee to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention decided it needed more time to consider whether to recommend the restart administration of the COVID-19 vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Ex-FDA chief sees 'struggle' to vaccinate more than half U.S. population

Ex-FDA chief sees 'struggle' to vaccinate more than half U.S. population

Dr. Scott Gottlieb doesn't expect enough demand for the vaccine much beyond 160 million Americans. But he says there may eventually be enough immunity to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
by Steve Inskeep

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It’s back to school – in person – for thousands more Minn. students

As of Wednesday, thousands of middle and high schoolers in St. Paul are back in classrooms. Many districts around the state have already brought older students back, but St. Paul and Minneapolis — two of the largest districts — are just now navigating the transition.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Understanding the temporary pause on J&J vaccines as the variants spread

Understanding the temporary pause on J&J vaccines as the variants spread

If it’s a race between the vaccines and the variants, the variants got a boost on Tuesday, when the U.S. announced a temporary pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccines. What does that mean for the sprint to vaccinate adults?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Loneliness is rampant. A simple call, or hug, may be a cure

Loneliness is rampant. A simple call, or hug, may be a cure

The pandemic has made loneliness inescapable around the globe and the health care community says it's time to seek solutions. Evidence suggests loneliness can damage health as much as obesity and smoking. 
by The Associated Press

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Wisconsin Supreme Court says governor can't limit capacity

Wisconsin Supreme Court says governor can't limit capacity

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Gov. Tony Evers' administration does not have the authority to issue capacity limits on bars, restaurants and other businesses without approval of the Legislature, a ruling that comes two weeks after the conservative-controlled court struck down the state's mask mandate.
by The Associated Press

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April 14 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations slow amid Johnson and Johnson 'pause'

April 14 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations slow amid Johnson and Johnson 'pause'

The temporary pause in new Johnson & Johnson vaccine shipments mean Minnesota’s vaccine supply won’t rise for another week or more, a setback to earlier hopes that vaccination rates would keep accelerating throughout April.
by MPR News Staff

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