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.

Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen on how to stay safe from COVID-19 this Thanksgiving
As COVID-19 case numbers surge in Minnesota, you might be wondering how to stay safe at Thanksgiving gatherings this week. Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen joined host Cathy Wurzer to answer common questions and offer her advice.
MPR's Tim Nelson on federal military doctors bolstering MN hospitals
Dozens of military medical personnel will be pulling on scrubs and stepping into patient rooms at Hennepin Healthcare in downtown Minneapolis this week. MPR reporter Tim Nelson gave host Cathy Wurzer the latest on the medical response team from FEMA and the Department of Defense.
Military doctors land in Minneapolis to take on hospital surge
Two dozen military medical personnel are flying and driving into the Twin Cities today, kicking off a 30-day stint as relief for beleaguered staff at Hennepin Healthcare, where they’re turning away some of the state’s sickest patients because they don’t have any more beds.
Walz pledges National Guard help for nursing homes
Gov. Tim Walz said Monday he will deploy teams from the National Guard and pledged $50 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds to help nursing homes in Minnesota deal with short staffing and other needs related to COVID-19.
Why people with mental illness are at higher risk of COVID
Federal health officials have been urging adults with psychiatric conditions to get a booster shot to increase their COVID-19 protection. It turns out being mentally ill puts you at higher risk.
Rising breakthrough COVID-19 cases cause hassles, health worries
As more and more people are vaccinated against COVID-19 and their immunity wanes, breakthrough cases are rising. While it's still uncommon to get COVID-19 after vaccination, getting a breakthrough case can cause a ripple effect of hassle — from family logistics to financial worries.
Protests erupt over COVID rules and lockdowns in Europe
Tens of thousands of protesters, many from far-right groups, marched through Vienna on Saturday after the Austrian government announced a nationwide lockdown to contain skyrocketing coronavirus infections. Demonstrations also took place in several other countries.
Welcoming family into your home for Thanksgiving? Here's how to keep COVID out
While many of us are ready to reboot our holiday traditions, COVID cases are once again rapidly climbing — with nearly 95,000 new cases a day. Experts warn we still need to keep COVID risk-reduction in mind.