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 rise of multi-generational households
During the last few years it became more common for adult children to move in with their parents and vice versa. But multigenerational living was on the rise even before the pandemic. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the cultural and financial benefits and the challenges of living with adult relatives under one roof.
COVID-19 data gives reasons to be cautiously optimistic
Earlier this week the head of the World Health Organization expressed optimism that “the end is in sight” for the global COVID-19 pandemic, but he cautioned that “we are not there yet.”
Scientists debate how lethal COVID is. Some say it's now less risky than flu
They argue the threat posed by COVID has lessened because of preexisting immunity and access to treatment. Plus, some deaths may be incorrectly blamed on COVID. Others caution it's too soon to tell.
What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine boosters
Updated vaccine boosters for COVID-19 are rolling out across Minnesota. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two infectious disease doctors about the boosters, managing COVID as we head into fall and why this year’s flu season could be a doozy. 
Poverty and uninsured rates drop, thanks to pandemic-era policies
Child poverty is at a historic low, according to Census bureau data, and the rate of those without health insurance dropped in 2021. But the good news may be short-lived, as policy measures expire.
Wastewater showing recent COVID declines in Twin Cities, no new strains 
Minnesota has had a second consecutive week of mostly hopeful new info about COVID-19 as shown in everything from wastewater data to cases to hospitalizations.