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.

WHO halts hydroxychloroquine trial over safety concerns
The WHO cited a scientific study published last week suggesting that proposed COVID-19 drug hydroxychloroqine may do more harm than good in halting its study to review data.
Minnesota Memorial Day ceremonies mark sacrifice, virtually
Across Minnesota, veterans’ groups and others remembered the sacrifices of those who served with pre-recorded elements common to such events, including speeches and rifle salutes by squads wearing protective face-coverings.
Remembering Minnesotans we've lost to COVID-19
More than 800 Minnesotans have died from COVID-19. This pandemic has changed the way we grieve and mourn. On this special broadcast, we want to take time to acknowledge this moment we are living in and share stories of Minnesotans we lost to COVID-19. 
Poll: Walz approval at 65 percent, most support vote by mail
A new MPR News/Star Tribune/KARE 11 Minnesota Poll shows nearly two-thirds of Minnesotans approve of the job Gov. Tim Walz is doing. And 59 percent say they support allowing every Minnesota voter to be sent a ballot to vote by mail in November.
'He never took anything for granted': Ad man remembered for support of arts, 'world-famous' pasta
Conrad Razidlo was an ad man and an artist, active in politics, the arts — and his family’s epic pasta competitions. He died April 13, of complications from COVID-19. He was 85.
Memorial Day 'Honor Flights' canceled because of coronavirus crisis
Thousands of people who were planning to visit war memorials in Washington, D.C., on Memorial Day had to cancel this year. That includes veterans traveling with the nonprofit network Honor Flight.
May 25 update on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations rise to new high
Minnesota hospitals are treating 605 patients for COVID-19 and 248 in intensive care units, both new highs, according to data released Monday. State officials said last week that some hospitals had increased ICU capacity. The death toll is at 881 confirmed related to coronavirus infections.
Memorial Day weekend draws crowds and triggers warnings
The Memorial Day weekend marking the unofficial start of summer in the U.S. meant big crowds at beaches and warnings from authorities Sunday about people disregarding the coronavirus social-distancing rules.