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.

UN chief urges global plan to reverse unfair vaccine access
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres sharply criticized the “wildly uneven and unfair” distribution of COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday, saying 10 countries have administered 75 percent of all vaccinations and demanding a global effort to get all people in every nation vaccinated as soon as possible.
Vaccinating homeless patients against COVID-19: 'All bets are off'
A community health center is now immunizing the local homeless population. But vaccination logistics, already complex, are compounded by the additional barriers in communication and transportation.
Is it safe enough for kids to return to the classroom?
The CDC says it’s safe to reopen schools, as long as certain conditions are met. Parents greeted the news with sighs of relief. But many educators are wary.
COVID-19 causes surge in food shelf visits among older Minnesotans
As the COVID-19 pandemic bore down on the state, the number of older adults seeking food assistance swelled across Minnesota. The state’s largest increases in food shelf use over the last year happened in the Twin Cities metro areas. But in some rural places, there has been a more than fivefold increase in visits among people who are 65 or older.
Walz: Students can return to middle, high school buildings Monday
The decision follows new federal protocols on how schools should operate during the pandemic. “It’s time to get our students back in school, and we can do that now safely,” the Minnesota governor said.
Biden administration says it has increased vaccine supply
Officials announced a boost of about 3 million doses to the states and an additional 1 million to the federally run pharmacy program.
COVID-19 vaccine: Don't miss 2nd dose because of scheduling glitches
After getting one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, some people are having trouble getting their second shot. Here's how to maximize the likelihood you'll get both doses, to be fully immunized.