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.

Is anyone hiring? Are there loan opportunities for small business owners? Is another round of stimulus checks coming? MPR’s senior economics contributor Chris Farrell joins the program to answer these questions and more.
What we know now about the novel coronavirus
What is the latest information on the science of the new coronavirus? We talk to two researchers to get answers and take your questions.
British Open canceled until '21 as golf schedule reworked
The British Open will not be played this year for the first time since 1945, with the R&A choosing to play golf's oldest championship next year at Royal St. George's and move the 150th Open at St. Andrews to 2022.
Andy Slavitt, who led the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services during the Obama administration, recently launched a podcast about the COVID-19 pandemic called “In the Bubble.”
Tens of thousands of health workers have answered New York’s call for help as the city’s hospitals are increasingly overwhelmed, with medical staff falling sick. Elizabeth Shafer, of South St. Paul, is one of the many nurses who put their lives on hold to offer a hand.
Wisconsin moves forward with election despite virus concerns
Voters in Wisconsin are likely to face a choice Tuesday of participating in a presidential primary election or heeding warnings from public health officials to stay away from large crowds during the coronavirus pandemic.