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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.

Vigil, march highlight Minnesota’s homeless struggles as winter begins

Vigil, march highlight Minnesota’s homeless struggles as winter begins

Homeless advocates in Minnesota say there aren’t enough resources across the state to provide shelter for everyone who needs it. A recent Minneapolis march remembered those who died too young in 2021.
by Sarah Gelbard

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Gov. Tim Walz tests positive for COVID-19

Gov. Tim Walz tests positive for COVID-19

The governor received a positive test result for COVID-19 after another family member contracted the virus. None of the Walz family members are said to be experiencing serious symptoms.
by Brian Bakst

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NHL shuts down Wednesday through Saturday; 5 games postponed

NHL shuts down Wednesday through Saturday; 5 games postponed

The NHL is putting all teams on pause from Wednesday through Saturday. The move postpones five additional games scheduled for Thursday to make it a total of 49 this season. 
by The Associated Press

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Biden announces free COVID tests, more aid for hospitals to deal with omicron

Biden announces free COVID tests, more aid for hospitals to deal with omicron

President Joe Biden plans to increase support for hospitals, improve access to COVID-19 tests and expand the availability of vaccines that can reduce the risks from the omicron variant. The government will purchase 500 million rapid at-home tests to be delivered for free to Americans who request them.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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Health experts across MN encourage vaccines as hospitalizations soar

Health experts across MN encourage vaccines as hospitalizations soar

Health providers and officials in Duluth and the Twin Cities held news conferences Monday to urge people to take action to help slow the spread of COVID-19, as hospitalizations and deaths from the virus continue to strain hospitals.
by Dan Kraker and Tim Pugmire

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How your brain copes with grief, and why it takes time to heal

How your brain copes with grief, and why it takes time to heal

Grieving is a form of learning, says a scientist who studies the brain's response to loss. When someone you love dies, you have to learn new rules for navigating the world and your brain has to adapt.
by Berly McCoy

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