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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.

The special sauce that makes some vaccines work

The special sauce that makes some vaccines work

Adjuvants play a crucial role in many vaccines' effectiveness. Some scientists say there needs to be more research into developing a wider variety of adjuvants because of how important they are.
by Joe Palca

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U.S. economy on high alert over shaky future of extra jobless benefits

U.S. economy on high alert over shaky future of extra jobless benefits

As Congress debates whether to renew supplemental unemployment benefits for people thrown out of work by the pandemic, new research shows those benefits offer a critical boost for the U.S. economy.
by Scott Horsley

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St. Paul to start school year with distance learning; St. Cloud eyes hybrid plan

St. Paul to start school year with distance learning; St. Cloud eyes hybrid plan

The St. Paul district says it will revisit the decision in late September. St. Cloud’s school board is expected to vote on the superintendent’s recommendation on Aug. 19.
by Tim Nelson and Kirsti Marohn

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Most teachers concerned about in-person school; 2 in 3 want to start the year online

Most teachers concerned about in-person school; 2 in 3 want to start the year online

A new national poll of teachers from NPR/Ipsos finds broad trepidation about returning to the classroom, with 77 percent of those surveyed worried about risking their own health.
by Anya Kamenetz and Laura Isensee

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How safe is your school's reopening plan? Here's what to look for

How safe is your school's reopening plan? Here's what to look for

As schools weigh the risks of reopening, many are making plans to lower the risks of coronavirus transmission. Here's how to vet your school's proposals.
by Allison Aubrey, Carmel Wroth, Anya Kamenetz, Patti Neighmond and Jane Greenhalgh

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Aug. 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: New cases jump; hospitalizations rise

Aug. 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: New cases jump; hospitalizations rise

The newest numbers come a day after Minnesota’s health commissioner called on Minnesotans to get vaccinated for the fall flu season and warned the Sturgis, S.D., motorcycle rally that starts Friday will be a “ripe environment” for COVID-19 spread.
by MPR News Staff

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After taking tough measures, Fond du Lac band has first COVID-19 cases

After taking tough measures, Fond du Lac band has first COVID-19 cases

After months of trying to keep the coronavirus at bay, the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa has confirmed the first two positive COVID-19 cases on its reservation in northeastern Minnesota.
by Dan Kraker

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