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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.

Schools are poised to reopen, but teachers aren’t vaccinated

Schools are poised to reopen, but teachers aren’t vaccinated

Teachers from some of the state’s largest school districts are voicing concerns about the return to in-person instruction, noting that they have yet to be vaccinated at a time when the COVID-19 virus is still spreading.
by Riham Feshir

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Why you should still wear a mask and avoid crowds after getting the COVID-19 vaccine

Why you should still wear a mask and avoid crowds after getting the COVID-19 vaccine

It takes time after vaccination for immunity to the virus to build up, and no vaccine is 100 percent effective. Plus, scientists don't yet know if the vaccine stops viral spread. Here's what's known so far.
by Joanne Silberner

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Visit to George Floyd's memorial brings Roseau family to Twin Cities — permanently

Visit to George Floyd's memorial brings Roseau family to Twin Cities — permanently

A trip to George Floyd’s memorial service more than six months ago prompted Kate Lundquist to move her whole family from their mostly white hometown of Roseau to Brooklyn Park, one of the most diverse cities in the state.
by John Enger

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U.S. shifts to speed COVID shots as cases and deaths rise

U.S. shifts to speed COVID shots as cases and deaths rise

The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people 65 and older and to others at high risk by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots, officials said Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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Should I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I've had the coronavirus?

Should I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I've had the coronavirus?

Yes. Regardless of previous infection, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people should plan on getting vaccinated. Vaccines are designed to bring about a more consistent and optimal immune response. And they should boost whatever preexisting immunity a person might have from an infection, experts say.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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