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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.

States plead for more federal help as virus outbreak worsens

States plead for more federal help as virus outbreak worsens

Between now and June 2022, state and local governments could be facing a shortfall or $400 billion or more by some estimates. But help is not expected anytime soon from a divided and lame-duck Congress.
by The Associated Press

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Comic: A kids' guide to coping with the pandemic (and a printable zine)

It's been months of the pandemic and you might be feeling frustrated or upset. But there are lots of different ways to deal with your worries — like giving yourself a big hug!
by Malaka Gharib and Cory Turner

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Why does Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine need to be kept colder than Antarctica?

Why does Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine need to be kept colder than Antarctica?

One of the two leading vaccine candidates requires deep, deep freezing. Here's how communities are working to solve for this and how the new Moderna vaccine could help.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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Minn. officials have adjusted their guidance around Thanksgiving. Here’s what you need to know

Minn. officials have adjusted their guidance around Thanksgiving. Here’s what you need to know

State health officials joined Gov. Tim Walz Monday to plead with Minnesotans to stay home — especially on Thanksgiving. It was an about-face from health officials’ guidance the previous week, in which they urged scaling back and including only a limited number of households.
by MPR News Staff

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Nov. 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: New curbs coming for youth sports, gyms, night life

Nov. 17 update on COVID-19 in MN: New curbs coming for youth sports, gyms, night life

The moves, expected to be announced Wednesday, come amid a drumbeat of rising COVID-19 caseloads, hospitalizations and deaths. Overall “it’s going to be a difficult four weeks,” Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday.
by MPR News Staff

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