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.

How to work from home without hurting your back or losing focus 
More than six months ago, many of us had to scramble to create a home office. We're either working from a desk, dining room table, couch, or maybe even our bed. And the distractions that come with working from home can make it harder to do our job. Two experts explained why an ergonomically correct workstation is important and offered tips on being productive at home. 
How bad has the pandemic been for childhood vaccinations?
The betterment of childhood vaccination rates has been a global success story. A new report on the impact of the pandemic offers reason for concern — and optimism.
St. Paul families gain rent relief in pandemic-battered economy
A St. Paul housing assistance program started before the pandemic is keeping some families in their homes, and officials want to know if it could help in ways that other housing assistance does not.
What to do with ‘46 pounds of zucchini'? First-time gardeners discover canning
A revival of the old-time skill has led to a canning supply shortage in Minnesota and across the country. The normally dusty canning sections at big-box stores are almost completely bare.
Vive le Tour! With young winner, thrilling race defies virus
In a first, the Tour de France winner wore a face mask on the podium Sunday, bright yellow to match the color of the iconic jersey so snug on his shoulders. 21-year-old Tadej Pogacar is the Tour's youngest champion in 116 years.
The opener of the WNBA playoff series between the Seattle Storm and the Minnesota Lynx was postponed shortly before its scheduled tipoff Sunday because of inconclusive COVID-19 test results for Storm players.