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.

CDC drops controversial testing advice that caused backlash
U.S. health officials are dropping a controversial piece of coronavirus guidance and telling all those who have been in close contact with infected people to get tested. 
A team of health workers conducting random COVID-19 testing was recently confronted by armed residents in a Minnesota community. State officials have not said when or where the incident occurred. 
Sept. 18 update on COVID-19 in MN: New cases top 1K; hospitalizations rise
Friday’s COVID-19 numbers showed a startling increase of nearly 1,100 new confirmed infections following a period of relatively moderate new daily caseloads. Hospitalizations and intensive care cases also rose in the Health Department’s daily report.
How the pandemic is widening the racial wealth gap
The coronavirus has affected most Americans, but NPR's latest poll shows Black, Latino and Native American households are hardest hit by the financial impact of the crisis.
How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting climate change?
Climate scientist Kim Cobb and MPR News Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner joined host Angela Davis to explore how the pandemic is affecting climate change. We're flying less, staying at home more — is it helping?
$300 weekly unemployment boost dries up
Out-of-work Minnesotans who had been getting an extra $300 in their unemployment checks will see that bump go away.
Statewide testing push seeks to stem COVID-19 transmission
State health officials are launching a monthlong statewide testing effort aimed to stem transmission of the virus. “No barrier” testing clinics will be a cornerstone of the effort.