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.

Poll shows only half of Americans plan to get coronavirus vaccine
A survey by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds 49 percent of Americans overall say they plan to get a vaccination, while 31 percent of respondents say they are unsure. The survey found 20 percent of respondents flat out said they will not.
What about my license? Questions about DVS and the pandemic, answered
We’ve received a lot of questions during the COVID-19 pandemic about what’s going on with Driver and Vehicle Services. What happens if you missed your road test? What if you need to renew a license tag?
May 27 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths top 900, intensive care cases rise
State health leaders are paying close attention to the daily intensive care counts, a key metric, as they work to manage the spread of the disease so it doesn’t overwhelm the state’s health care system.
As lockdown orders lift, can cities prevent a traffic catastrophe?
As businesses reopen, many city dwellers worry about the risks of public transit. Cities are trying to figure out how to safeguard public health, keep people moving and avoid a gridlock nightmare.
Pandemic pushes more people into insurance market
People who lose health insurance have options to continue health care coverage, but the choices are often confusing and differ greatly in cost and coverage.
Nearing 100,000 COVID-19 deaths, U.S. is still 'early in this outbreak'
"The speed with which this has happened is really devastating," says Dr. Ashish Jha, director of the Harvard Global Health Institute. He warns the outbreak will leave no part of the U.S. untouched.
ER visit for COVID-19 symptoms stuck man with a $3,278 bill
A dad in Denver tried to do everything right when COVID-19 symptoms surfaced. But he got a surprising bill from his insurer, which had waived cost sharing for treatment of the coronavirus infection.
Some businesses thrive despite pandemic
Through skill or luck, they found ways to avoid the coronavirus crushing sales.
Trouble sleeping? The coronavirus pandemic could be wreaking havoc on your sleep cycles
Are you having trouble sleeping? Are you having strange, vivid dreams? You’re not alone. When we are under more stress, we are more likely to remember our dreams. That's because we wake up more often. Tune in for a discussion on how our dreams and our sleep are being affected by the coronavirus pandemic.