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April 7, 2021 9:16 AM

EU agency: Rare clots possibly linked to AstraZeneca shot

The EU's drug regulator says it has found a "possible link" between the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine and a rare clotting disorder but said that the benefits of the shot still outweigh risks.

by The Associated Press

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April 7, 2021 5:30 AM

April 7 update on COVID-19 in MN: Cases, ICU needs trend higher; vaccine supply up

Active cases are trending now at levels not seen since late December. Hospitalizations and intensive needs are climbing. But the vaccination effort continues apace, with the state on track to have half the adult population vaccinated within the next two weeks.

by MPR News Staff

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April 6, 2021 6:06 PM

Nearly half of new U.S. virus infections are in just 5 states

New York, Michigan, Florida, Pennsylvania and New Jersey together reported 44 percent of the nation’s new COVID-19 infections. That's nearly 197,500 new cases in the latest available seven-day period.

by The Associated Press

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April 6, 2021 3:43 PM

How one man – and a creative map – made a difference in Panama's COVID-19 crisis

When COVID-19 hit, cartographer Carlos Doviaza wanted to help his "brothers" — members of the indigenous community. He decided to help by doing what he does best: making maps.

by Sofia Moutinho

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April 6, 2021 3:37 PM

Black nurse volunteers give shots to Minnesota's most vulnerable

Inequities persist between how easily and quickly Minnesotans of color are getting vaccinated for COVID-19, as compared to their white neighbors. Helping to bridge that gap is a volunteer network of Black nurses, who say giving shots in familiar locations is key to getting more people of color vaccinated more quickly.

by Catharine Richert

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April 6, 2021 12:30 PM

President Biden: All adults should be vaccine eligible by April 19

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that states must open vaccine eligibility to all U.S. residents 16 and older by April 19, about two weeks ahead of his initial May 1 deadline.

by Rachel Treisman

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April 6, 2021 12:19 PM

Scientists race to develop next generation of COVID vaccines

The three vaccines available in the U.S. are safe and effective, but not ideal. Now, work is underway to create more convenient and potent vaccines, including a tablet and nasal spray.

by Joe Palca

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April 6, 2021 9:36 AM

Citing pandemic fears, North Korea says it won't attend Tokyo Olympics

Pyongyang will skip the games, shattering South Korea's hopes that the games might revive stalled peace talks between the bitter rivals.

by Scott Neuman

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April 6, 2021 7:40 AM

Official: Biden moving vaccine eligibility date to April 19

President Joe Biden was set to announce Tuesday that he is shaving about two weeks off his May 1 deadline for states to make all adults eligible for coronavirus vaccines.

by The Associated Press

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April 6, 2021 6:11 AM

Woman gets new windpipe in groundbreaking transplant surgery

A medical team in New York City says it has performed the first complete surgical transplant of a trachea. These kinds of transplants are one of the last big transplant challenges.

by Richard Harris

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