Health

September 16, 2020 7:52 AM

U.S. outlines sweeping plan to provide free COVID-19 vaccines

In a report to Congress and an accompanying "playbook" for states and localities, federal health agencies and the Defense Department sketched out complex plans for a vaccination campaign to begin gradually in January or possibly later this year, eventually ramping up to reach any American who wants a shot.

by The Associated Press

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September 16, 2020 6:50 AM

Jobs in the pandemic: More are freelance and may stay that way forever

Before the coronavirus hit, many workers chose freelance or contract jobs because they preferred the flexibility and variety it offered. But now millions are turning to freelancing out of necessity.

by Uri Berliner

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September 16, 2020 5:15 AM

Doctor’s COVID-19 videos offer calm in the pandemic storm

A rural Minnesota doctor gained an online following with his self-made videos sharing facts and advice about the coronavirus. Then, he shared news of his own diagnosis.

by Kirsti Marohn

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September 16, 2020 5:00 AM

Sept. 16 update on COVID-19 in MN: Health leaders worry football means more spread

While they understand the importance of youth sports, the state’s top health officials on Wednesday cautioned that there are risks to student athletes — as well as to the universe of coaches, friends and families that surround players.

by MPR News Staff

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September 16, 2020 4:00 AM

Zach! Zak! Zack! U's newest student club pledges humor, hope during pandemic

COVID-19 has made it tough to build community on college campuses. A University of Minnesota student started a new group to help with that. The only qualification to join? Your name must be Zach (alternative spellings grudgingly accepted).

by Faye Williams

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September 16, 2020 12:35 AM

The majority of kids who die from COVID-19 are children of color

According to data reported to the CDC, 121 children died from COVID-19 between February and July of this year. And 78 percent of the children who died were Hispanic, Black or Native American.

by Jane Greenhalgh and Patti Neighmond

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September 15, 2020 5:51 PM

U of M students move in, and test the latest COVID-19 measures

The pandemic has changed many things, but the basics were still the same, with parents and students pulling unwieldy futons into buildings and tearful goodbyes.

by Peter Cox

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September 15, 2020 4:48 PM

Walz urges Trump and Biden to follow Minnesota's COVID-19 rules

Gov. Tim Walz sent a letter Tuesday to the Trump and Biden campaigns reminding them of Minnesota’s guidelines designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Both candidates are scheduled to campaign in the state Friday.

by Brian Bakst

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September 15, 2020 3:33 PM

HHS official Michael Caputo admits warning of 'sedition' at CDC, riots if Trump wins

The longtime political strategist did not dispute making the controversial comments during a Facebook Live session earlier this week but said some of the statements were taken out of context.

by Brian Naylor