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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.

Should schools reopen this fall? 

Should schools reopen this fall? 

Many states have already outlined plans for school in the fall. What clues do they provide for Minnesota, as students, parents teachers and staff await a decision?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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July 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz lauds drop in long-term care deaths; hospitalizations rise

July 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: Walz lauds drop in long-term care deaths; hospitalizations rise

A state “battle plan” to safeguard Minnesotans living in long-term care facilities is paying off, Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday. The governor took reporter questions on a range of COVID-19 issues, including schools and a possible statewide mask order.
by MPR News Staff

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Head of the line: Big companies got coronavirus loans first

Head of the line: Big companies got coronavirus loans first

An Associated Press analysis of Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program shows that nearly a third of the loans approved in the program’s first week ranged from $150,000 to $10 million, the maximum allowed. 
by The Associated Press

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As talks open on new coronavirus aid bill, Trump to return to daily briefings

As talks open on new coronavirus aid bill, Trump to return to daily briefings

President Donald Trump met with GOP congressional leaders, who are pushing for a much smaller relief package than Democrats. Citing TV ratings, Trump said he would resume daily press briefings.
by Brian Naylor

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Fact-checking misinformation about COVID-19

Fact-checking misinformation about COVID-19

In a world of changing information and fake news, how do you know what’s true about the COVID-19 pandemic? We get the latest on the science of the virus and talk about known facts and fiction.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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Kids get coronavirus, but do they spread it? We'll find out when schools reopen

Kids get coronavirus, but do they spread it? We'll find out when schools reopen

Studies show children have lower rates of COVID-19 and have milder symptoms than adults. But there's less information on how much kids spread the virus, which is key to safely reopen schools.
by Allison Aubrey

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