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.

COVID-19 fact-finding leads to threats against health workers in Minnesota
Racism and implied threats of violence have stopped the work of public health care workers on a project looking at how the coronavirus spreads. That includes an incident in far southeastern Minnesota where workers were confronted by three men, one with a holstered gun.
COVID-19 cases already closing some Minnesota school buildings
Just three weeks into the start of the academic year, COVID-19 is already changing learning scenarios for Minnesota students, teachers and schools. District administrators say further changes are not a matter of “if,” but “when.”
When a tornado hits a toy store: Photo shows reality of working from home with kids
The photo on Twitter shows scientist Gretchen Goldman sitting behind her laptop being interviewed by CNN. She's in the middle of a living room that has been turned upside down by her young children.
Learning about the spread of COVID-19 on college campuses
Like everything else, college looks very different this year. Two guests discuss their views on what reopening methods work well, which ones don’t and what tweaks need to be made as flu season approaches.
Principals share a look inside Minnesota schools
Principals are put in the position of making decisions for their school communities, while also making themselves available for feedback and questions from parents and staff. MPR News host Angela Davis gets a look into three different schools with the help of three principals.
State launches ‘barrier-free’ COVID-19 testing push
State health officials are holding coronavirus mass testing events this week in Grand Rapids, Waseca, Pine City and St. Paul — the first step in a monthlong push to increase testing to try to help slow the community spread of COVID-19.
Trump administration plans crackdown on hospitals failing to report COVID-19 data
Draft documents obtained by NPR show that the federal government is preparing to enforce new data reporting requirements, threatening to withhold vital Medicare funding from noncompliant hospitals.
No trick or treat: Americans get creative to celebrate Halloween safely
The CDC is advising against the door-to-door candy quest during the pandemic. So parents are coming up with alternative ways to bring the spooky season to life. How about sending candy down a chute?