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.

Feb. 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccine pace stays flat; daily deaths drop
Officials anticipate this week will be a busy one as weather-delayed shots make their way into the state atop the expected 100,000 doses from the feds. Overall pandemic metrics are still looking good — including only two deaths reported in two days.
Young people struggle to keep friends close as pandemic pulls them apart
The pandemic has prolonged the post-graduation transition amid a tough economy. With the lack of in-person interaction, young professionals are trying to adjust to a diminishing social circle.
Why the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has gotten a bad rap — and why that's not fair
By some measures, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine may appear to be less effective than Moderna and Pfizer. But Dr. Ashish Jha says when it comes to hospitalizations and deaths, it's just as good.
'A loss to the whole society': U.S. COVID-19 death toll reaches 500,000
As the country faces another wrenching milestone, there are signs of hope that we may be beating back the virus. But a brighter future won't bring back precious lives lost.
How are our pets during the pandemic?
Host Angela Davis talks to veterinarian Justine Lee about the spike in adoptions during the COVID-19 pandemic and takes listener questions about how to keep your pets happy and healthy. 
As storms slow the race to vaccinate, will the spread of new variants speed up?
Winter storms delayed the delivery of 6 million COVID-19 vaccine doses across the country. As states work to ramp up vaccination rates, will it be enough to prevent new variants from spreading?
Clergy on the pandemic front lines: 'How do we really grieve?'
The work of ministering to the sick and consoling the grieving has been a heavy burden for many faith leaders in the time of COVID-19.