COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

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As COVID spread in federal prisons, many at-risk inmates tried and failed to get out
Federal prisons saw a significant rise in deaths during the pandemic years, NPR found. Of those who died from COVID-19, nearly all were elderly or had health conditions, and many had tried to get out.
Navigating changing guidance for wearing masks
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with an infectious disease specialist and a public health policy expert about the CDC’s new guidelines for masking, and what to weigh when deciding whether to wear a mask.
Operators blame pandemic staff shortages for group home closures
Since the start of the year, a raft of Minnesota group homes serving nearly 60 people have closed. Their operators blame pandemic-related labor shortages and the closures are leaving families facing difficult decisions about how to care for their loved ones, and putting renewed focus on higher pay for long-term care workers.
How educator burnout and stress is playing out in Minnesota schools
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with teachers and school staff about the strain of the pandemic, the increase in mental health needs and other challenges of the past two years.