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.

Vaccines for kids ages 2 to 5 may be on the way. Here's what we know so far.
Pfizer is submitting data to the FDA on a COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 2 to 5, which is generally the first step in requesting emergency use authorization. A specialist in vaccines at Children’s Minnesota told host Cathy Wurzer what we know so far and what this could mean for families and the pandemic.
So you've got COVID. Here's what to do
Omicron is still spreading and it's crazy contagious. Experts share seven steps to deal with an infection, protect your household from getting sick and stay sane in the process.
What is COVID immunity, and how do you know if you have it?
Many people hope they’re now “immune” to COVID-19 through either vaccination or recovering from a COVID-19 infection. But what does immunity mean? MPR News Host Angela Davis talks with an immunologist and an infectious disease doctor about the complicated ways our bodies mount a defense against the virus.
How do school closures affect kids' mental health?
Almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re starting to learn more about the toll distance learning takes on kids' mental health. To talk about findings from a new study review in JAMA Pediatrics, host Cathy Wurzer was joined by Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen.
When can babies and kids under age 5 get their shots? Here's the timeline
The first big hurdle was crossed when Pfizer shared its clinical trial data with the FDA. Now there are five more steps get through before this vulnerable population can finally be vaccinated.