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.

Bars and restaurants fume at continued indoor dining ban; some pledge to defy order
Many restaurateurs and bar owners are worried their businesses won’t be able to survive at least another three weeks of restrictions on indoor service. Meanwhile, about 100 hospitality businesses have pledged to defy the governor’s order to remain closed.
U.S. surpasses 3,600 daily coronavirus deaths, breaks prior hospitalization record
Data also show more than 230,000 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday and that 113,090 Americans were hospitalized with the virus — a number that's been on the rise earlier this month.
‘We need our own people to provide info': Nonprofit promotes COVID awareness, testing in east St. Paul
Door-knocking campaign organized by Horn of Africa Community of USA leads to three days of testing this month at a neighborhood school. Youth group members and volunteers fanned out to apartments, halal butcher shops, mosques and restaurants to provide information and encourage testing.
Tyson Foods fires 7 plant managers over betting ring on workers getting COVID-19
More than 1,000 employees at the pork plant in Iowa have been infected by the virus, and at least six have died. The company launched an independent investigation into the complaints last month.
Alaska woman has allergic reaction to COVID vaccine; health officials track safety
As COVID-19 vaccinations roll out, health authorities are keeping close watch for any unexpected side effects. Doctors already knew to be on the lookout for severe allergic reactions like an Alaska health worker suffered after receiving the Pfizer vaccine Tuesday.