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A second version of omicron is spreading. Here's why scientists are on alert

A second version of omicron is spreading. Here's why scientists are on alert

It's a sibling of the first omicron variant that swept the world. Is it more contagious? Does it cause severe disease? Will it keep current omicron surges going? Researchers are looking for answers.
by Michaeleen Doucleff

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Looking for a COVID shot for your kid? 11 questions, answered

Looking for a COVID shot for your kid? 11 questions, answered

Vaccinations finally are available to U.S. children as young as 5. The shots are offered at pediatricians offices, clinics and pharmacies. Like COVID-19 vaccines for adults, they are free.
by Catharine Richert and The Associated Press

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Vaccinate and test, that advice isn't much help to parents who have kids under 5

Vaccinate and test, that advice isn't much help to parents who have kids under 5

Parents of children too young for vaccines are exhausted. As omicron surges, they keep trying to protect their kids. But some feel isolated and even forgotten by those who just want to move on.
by Bram Sable-Smith

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Will virus be 'over'? Most Americans think not: AP-NORC poll

Will virus be 'over'? Most Americans think not: AP-NORC poll

Will the pandemic ever really be “over”? And what would that mean? A new AP-NORC poll shows that few Americans — just 15 percent — say they’ll consider the pandemic over only when COVID-19 is largely eliminated. By contrast, 83 percent say they’ll feel like the pandemic is over when it’s largely a mild illness, like the seasonal flu.
by The Associated Press

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County judge may rule soon on Mpls. vaccine mandate for bars, eateries

County judge may rule soon on Mpls. vaccine mandate for bars, eateries

Mayor Jacob Frey’s order requires eating and drinking establishments check patrons’ vaccination status or COVID-19 test results. Seven bar and restaurant owners sued to suspend the mayor’s edict.
by Matt Sepic

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Vaccine mandate to kick in for first wave of health workers in MN, other states

Vaccine mandate to kick in for first wave of health workers in MN, other states

Health care workers in about half the states, including Minnesota, face a Thursday deadline to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine under a Biden administration mandate that will be rolled out across the rest of the country in the coming weeks.
by The Associated Press

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