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.

Surprising nuggets from the WHO report: NPR science correspondent digs in
There is a lot of information packed into the 300-page report on the origins of the pandemic released this week. Here are three key points that haven't received a great deal of media attention.
Study: COVID-19 vaccine is safe during pregnancy and may protect baby, too
Not only does the new research show the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are effective at protecting pregnant people, it also found that antibodies were present in umbilical cord blood and breast milk.
New CDC guidance lifts most domestic travel restrictions for fully vaccinated people
Guidance released Friday allows fully vaccinated people to travel domestically without getting tested or self-quarantining, but advises them to keep practicing mitigation measures to protect others.
Fauci does not expect a 4th coronavirus wave to hit the U.S.
Cases are surging in some states, but the Biden administration's chief medical adviser says "hopefully ... the vaccine is going to win this one." He urges continued mask-wearing and other measures.
False barriers: These things should not prevent you from getting a COVID vaccine
Vaccinations for the coronavirus are supposed to be free and available to all Americans regardless of insurance or immigration status. For some, that isn’t how it has been playing out. Here are common false barriers to look out for.
April 2 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace rising; new case counts climbing
While vaccinations remain firmly on the upswing, new COVID-19 cases are pushing higher again. Minnesota reported 2,553 new cases Friday, the most in one day since Jan. 4. Intensive care needs are at their highest level in more than two months.