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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.

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America's 200,000 COVID-19 deaths: Small cities and towns bear a growing share

America's 200,000 COVID-19 deaths: Small cities and towns bear a growing share

Early in the pandemic, most deaths occurred in large cities. But now, as COVID-19 spreads across the U.S., smaller communities are suffering many losses as well.
by Sean McMinn, Ruth Talbot and Jess Eng

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'Enormous and tragic': U.S. has lost more than 200,000 people to COVID-19

'Enormous and tragic': U.S. has lost more than 200,000 people to COVID-19

The U.S. death toll has doubled since May. Some experts predict it could nearly double again before 2020 ends. "We are experiencing a tremendous amount of unnecessary suffering," one researcher says.
by Bill Chappell

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Preparing Minnesotans of color to wield more power at the Capitol

Preparing Minnesotans of color to wield more power at the Capitol

The number of Minnesota lawmakers of color has tripled over the past 10 years, but the Legislature remains 90 percent white — which is less racially diverse than the state’s population. A St. Paul program is trying to build a pipeline from diverse communities to the state Capitol to tackle widening racial disparities.
by Melissa Townsend

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How to work from home without hurting your back or losing focus 

How to work from home without hurting your back or losing focus 

More than six months ago, many of us had to scramble to create a home office. We're either working from a desk, dining room table, couch, or maybe even our bed. And the distractions that come with working from home can make it harder to do our job. Two experts explained why an ergonomically correct workstation is important and offered tips on being productive at home. 
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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