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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.

Can masks save us from more lockdowns? Here's what the science says

Can masks save us from more lockdowns? Here's what the science says

How can communities stop coronavirus case surges without crushing the economy? Some scientists say widespread mask wearing may be more than a helpful precaution — it may be the solution.
by Nurith Aizenman

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How decision to resume school might affect Minnesota’s communities of color

How decision to resume school might affect Minnesota’s communities of color

Minnesota officials have told schools to prepare for three different scenarios for resuming classes in the fall. None of these options is an ideal choice for most students. And the reality for students of color is likely to have a disproportionate impact on their health, families and education.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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MIT's Sherry Turkle on technology and empathy during — and after — the pandemic

MIT's Sherry Turkle on technology and empathy during — and after — the pandemic

With the COVID-19 pandemic underway, and a lot more of our lives lived in the digital world, Sherry Turkle was invited by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences to share her insights on this world that seems turned upside down.
by MPR News Staff

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Disaster relief for the elderly and disabled is already hard — now add a pandemic

Disaster relief for the elderly and disabled is already hard — now add a pandemic

Natural disasters are already deadly for the elderly and people with disabilities. During the pandemic, advocates say disaster preparation has fallen short in meeting the needs of the most at risk.
by Joseph Shapiro

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Long-term ICU effects and overcoming family disputes on social distancing

Long-term ICU effects and overcoming family disputes on social distancing

MPR News host Angela Davis explored two topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic: the long-term mental health effects on patients in ICU and how to settle family disputes over social distancing.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Trump blames demonstrations for coronavirus surge

Trump blames demonstrations for coronavirus surge

The president placed much of the blame for the swell in cases on recent demonstrations, ignoring in large part his own large-scale rallies and his administration's push to reopen the national economy before the virus had been fully contained.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota’s mask mandate: What you need to know

Minnesota’s mask mandate: What you need to know

Here’s what you need to know about Minnesota’s mask mandate and what face coverings do to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
by Dan Kraker and Sara Porter

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One-third of U.S. museums may not survive the year, survey finds

One-third of U.S. museums may not survive the year, survey finds

In a survey of more than 750 museum directors, 33 percent of them said there was either a "significant risk" of closing permanently by next fall or that they didn't know if their institutions would survive.
by Neda Ulaby

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