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.

Will virus be 'over'? Most Americans think not: AP-NORC poll
Will the pandemic ever really be “over”? And what would that mean? A new AP-NORC poll shows that few Americans — just 15 percent — say they’ll consider the pandemic over only when COVID-19 is largely eliminated. By contrast, 83 percent say they’ll feel like the pandemic is over when it’s largely a mild illness, like the seasonal flu.
County judge may rule soon on Mpls. vaccine mandate for bars, eateries
Mayor Jacob Frey’s order requires eating and drinking establishments check patrons’ vaccination status or COVID-19 test results. Seven bar and restaurant owners sued to suspend the mayor’s edict.
Vaccine mandate to kick in for first wave of health workers in MN, other states
Health care workers in about half the states, including Minnesota, face a Thursday deadline to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine under a Biden administration mandate that will be rolled out across the rest of the country in the coming weeks.
A doctor answers questions on omicron plateauing, breakthroughs, N95s, kids at school
As omicron continues to race through greater Minnesota, we’re collecting your questions about the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Melanie Swift of Mayo Clinic returned to answer more listener questions with host Cathy Wurzer.
Where to find a COVID booster in Minnesota (and more booster questions, answered)
Federal officials have opened the door wide to people seeking COVID-19 boosters. Here’s where you can find one in Minnesota and what you should know about how they work.
Mayo COVID modeler: Omicron peaks this week
Mayo Clinic’s model suggests that the seven-day average for reported cases in Minnesota will peak in the next few days.
Soon to retire, Kris Ehresmann looks back on 30 years in public health
As the state Health Department’s director of infectious disease, Kris Ehresmann has become a familiar face to Minnesotans during the COVID-19 pandemic. She gave an exit interview to MPR News ahead of her February retirement.