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.

How to deal with pandemic-induced insomnia
Stress, anxiety, a lack of routine — and in some cases, COVID-19 itself are contributing to a surge in insomnia. What can we do about it?
Extreme winter weather creates backlog of 6 million vaccine doses
The White House COVID-19 Response Team said Friday that while this week's storm affected deliveries to all 50 states, it is confident it can make up the backlog within the next week.
COVID drives home schooling surge; public school enrollment drops
The COVID-19 crisis is driving dramatic changes in Minnesota public school enrollments, including a drop of some 17,000 students in the past year, with families delaying kindergarten and choosing options outside the public system, the state Education Department says.
Why Native Americans are getting COVID-19 vaccines faster
The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is vaccinating its community at rates faster than the rest of South Dakota. That mirrors a trend in Indian Country which has been hard hit by the coronavirus.
How herd immunity works — and what stands in its way
Scientists say the pandemic will only end in the U.S. when we achieve what's called herd immunity. Play with our simulations to see how immunity can stop an outbreak in its tracks.
How to sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine in your state
Use NPR's tool to find out where to start when it's your turn to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Plus, helpful advice about how to navigate the system.