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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.

Mother and daughter on vaccination, living together during pandemic

More than 100,000 Minnesotans have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Among them is 73-year-old Judy Olson of St. Paul, who is currently living with her daughter, Melissa, after an outbreak at her senior living complex.
by Cathy Wurzer

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U.S. tops 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus

U.S. tops 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus

The U.S. has topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier.
by The Associated Press

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Pandemic pricetag: U.S. employers cut 140,000 jobs in December

Pandemic pricetag: U.S. employers cut 140,000 jobs in December

The runaway pandemic put more pressure on the U.S. job market last month. Employers shed 140,000 jobs as the unemployment rate held steady at 6.7 percent.
by Scott Horsley

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Jan. 8 update on COVID-19 in MN: 48 more deaths, 2,387 new cases

Jan. 8 update on COVID-19 in MN: 48 more deaths, 2,387 new cases

The latest COVID-19 data records 48 new deaths and 2,387 new cases on Friday. Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said this week that officials are watching for any bump in COVID-19 cases due to holiday gatherings.
by MPR News Staff

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Mask rules differ on each end of Minnesota’s Capitol

Mask rules differ on each end of Minnesota’s Capitol

The Legislature is exempt from the mask mandate enacted by Gov. Tim Walz. The state House instituted its own requirement while the Senate is keeping mask-wearing optional this session.
by Brian Bakst

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Jan. 7 update on COVID-19 in MN: Next few weeks 'critical' regarding rollbacks

Jan. 7 update on COVID-19 in MN: Next few weeks 'critical' regarding rollbacks

State Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said there are “encouraging trends” with fewer hospital beds occupied by patients with COVID-19, but warns that the next weeks will be “critical” to see if relaxing restrictions will have an impact on the virus spread in Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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Where is it safe to reopen schools? New research offers answers

Where is it safe to reopen schools? New research offers answers

A new study suggests reopening schools may be safer than previously thought, at least in communities where the virus is not already spreading out of control.
by Cory Turner

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Minnesota's restaurants prepare for reopening, again

Minnesota's restaurants prepare for reopening, again

Starting Monday, Minnesota restaurants may reopen, but only at 50 percent capacity. Gov. Tim Walz also is easing up on restrictions at bars, movie theaters, gyms and sporting events.
by Matt Sepic

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Doctors encouraged by antibody treatments for COVID-19

Doctors encouraged by antibody treatments for COVID-19

While logistical challenges have hampered use of antibody drugs to treat people with mild-to-moderate COVID-19, recent results show the medicines can be worthwhile.
by Richard Harris

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