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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.

England faces new lockdown as UK virus cases pass 1 million

England faces new lockdown as UK virus cases pass 1 million

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Saturday announced a new month-long lockdown for England after being warned that without tough action, a resurgent coronavirus outbreak will overwhelm hospitals in weeks.
by The Associated Press

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Oct. 31 update on COVID-19 in MN: Another day with 3,000+ new cases

Oct. 31 update on COVID-19 in MN: Another day with 3,000+ new cases

Skyrocketing new caseloads made this one of the worst weeks in one of the worst months for Minnesota in the pandemic. Hospitalizations, new cases and deaths rose steeply in October and appear poised to spill into November.
by MPR News Staff

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After months of questions, key Operation Warp Speed adviser's contract emerges

After months of questions, key Operation Warp Speed adviser's contract emerges

Drug industry veteran Moncef Slaoui is a key figure in Operation Warp Speed push to develop COVID-19 coronavirus vaccines. His employment terms raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
by Sydney Lupkin

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This year's Minn. school board races are competitive and more racially diverse

This year's Minn. school board races are competitive and more racially diverse

The majority of Minnesota school districts are holding board elections in November. And there are large numbers of people running to fill those seats, including record numbers of candidates of color.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Internal documents reveal COVID-19 hospitalization data the government keeps hidden

Internal documents reveal COVID-19 hospitalization data the government keeps hidden

Where are hospitals reaching capacity? Which metro areas are running out of beds? The most recent report obtained by NPR, dated Oct 27, lists cities where hospitals are filling up, including the metro areas of Atlanta, Minneapolis and Baltimore, where in-patient hospital beds are over 80 percent full.
by Pien Huang and Selena Simmons-Duffin

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Audio diary: Adjusting to campus life in a pandemic

Audio diary: Adjusting to campus life in a pandemic

It’s a tough time to be starting college, with so much of the typical experience on hold because of the pandemic. Dorms, cafeterias and lecture halls are quiet, and many classes are online, even if students are on campus. It’s hard to meet new friends and connect with professors under the circumstances.
by Cathy Wurzer

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