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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.

Want to visit loved ones in nursing homes? Here's what you need to know

Want to visit loved ones in nursing homes? Here's what you need to know

For the first time in months, many Minnesotans in nursing homes and assisted living facilities will be able to see visitors face to face — at least with masks on.
by Peter Cox

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6 things to know about what school will look like this fall

6 things to know about what school will look like this fall

Minnesota health and education officials have told school leaders to plan for three different scenarios for resuming school during the 2020-2021 academic year.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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The struggle to reopen schools

The struggle to reopen schools

School districts nationwide are considering what a fall reopening could look like while also making contingency plans if COVID-19 cases spike. Balancing all the needs feels like an equation that’s impossible to solve.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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As states reopen, do they have the workforce they need to stop coronavirus outbreaks?

As states reopen, do they have the workforce they need to stop coronavirus outbreaks?

NPR surveyed all 50 states to find out how many people they have doing contact tracing — one of the essential tools for keeping outbreaks from flaring up. Look up your state to see how it's doing.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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In-school, online or both? State urges districts to prep for it all this fall

In-school, online or both? State urges districts to prep for it all this fall

State officials have said they will not release details about what form the upcoming academic year will take until the week of July 27. “We want to make a decision as close to the time as possible — but still allowing time to plan,” Deputy Commissioner Heather Mueller said.
by MPR News Staff

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IQ2 debate: Will coronavirus reshape the world order in China's favor?

IQ2 debate: Will coronavirus reshape the world order in China's favor?

How might coronavirus reshape geopolitics? For some, the answer is clear: China is on the rise. While Washington embraces “America first” and abdicates its global leadership role, they argue, Beijing is stepping up to fill the void.
by MPR News Staff

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