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Studies confirm racial, ethnic disparities in COVID-19 hospitalizations and visits

Studies confirm racial, ethnic disparities in COVID-19 hospitalizations and visits

Two new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention studies shed additional light on the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color, with implications for vaccine distribution.
by Rachel Treisman

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Are you on the hunt for a vaccine?

Are you on the hunt for a vaccine?

With new, more contagious and likely more severe variants taking hold, people are scrambling to book appointments and many are frustrated. Get answers about where to find vaccine appointments and what you need to get fully vaccinated — and fast.
by Catharine Richert and Ariana Rosas

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April 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases, ICU needs, vaccinations all climbing

April 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases, ICU needs, vaccinations all climbing

Monday starts with hope and concern on the COVID-19 front. Minnesota is close to having half the adult population with at least one vaccine shot. The state is also approaching 7,000 deaths tied to the pandemic.
by MPR News Staff

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Should colleges require COVID-19 vaccines for fall? More campuses are saying yes

Should colleges require COVID-19 vaccines for fall? More campuses are saying yes

More campuses are expected to add the requirement, with potential legal challenges ahead. One key point: Requiring vaccines for infectious diseases is nothing new for many residential colleges.
by Elissa Nadworny

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COVID vaccine FAQs: What's up with side effects? Should you still double-mask?

COVID vaccine FAQs: What's up with side effects? Should you still double-mask?

So you've successfully scored a COVID-19 vaccination — or at least an appointment. Congrats! Now what about potential short-term side effects like fever, fatigue and muscle aches? And do you have to keep up that double-masking?
by Pranav Baskar

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April 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations, cases, ICU needs all climbing

April 10 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations, cases, ICU needs all climbing

The disease metrics are headed the wrong way, but the vaccination trend has hit a new high. Can the state vaccinate enough Minnesotans quickly enough to hold off a big surge in the disease as variants get a stronger foothold in the state?
by MPR News Staff

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