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Addressing racial divides in health care seen as key to boosting Black vaccination

Addressing racial divides in health care seen as key to boosting Black vaccination

In many states, there are racial disparities in who has received a COVID-19 vaccine. A public health advocate says lack of health care access is a bigger impediment than a hesitancy to get vaccinated.
by A Martinez and Avie Schneider

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Racial disparities during COVID point to underlying problems

Racial disparities during COVID point to underlying problems

During the pandemic, Indigenous people and people of color  died more than their white counterparts — and now, as vaccines roll out, they are having a harder time getting immunized. Experts say this reveals how systemic inequality in health care hurts communities of color.
by Kerri Miller, Kelly Gordon and Marcheta Fornoff

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‘Forever chemicals’ found in groundwater at dozens of Minn. landfills

‘Forever chemicals’ found in groundwater at dozens of Minn. landfills

Fifteen of the closed landfills were found to have PFAS contamination at least 10 times higher than the state’s health-based advisory values. MPCA officials say the agency will expand water monitoring and testing efforts to get a better idea of the scope of the contamination and if further action is needed.
by Kirsti Marohn

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COVID-19 spreads quickly. So does social media information about vaccine availability

COVID-19 spreads quickly. So does social media information about vaccine availability

A recent vaccine drive to offer appointments in underserved Minneapolis neighborhoods led to confusion and chaos. Sahan Journal found out how this effort started out right — and then went wrong.
by Joey Peters

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I got the COVID-19 vaccine. What can I safely do?

I got the COVID-19 vaccine. What can I safely do?

People who've been vaccinated for COVID-19 can enjoy small gatherings again, but should keep wearing a mask and social distancing in public. That's according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
by The Associated Press

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March 18 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace slips; active cases tick up

March 18 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace slips; active cases tick up

The state’s in a race now to vaccinate Minnesotans quickly enough to avoid another statewide COVID-19 surge. Vaccine supplies are expected to increase significantly soon, but case counts and hospitalizations are starting to slowly rise now.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis church holds 'safe space' to deal with trauma after death of George Floyd

Minneapolis church holds 'safe space' to deal with trauma after death of George Floyd

Jalilia A-Brown, a pastor who leads community engagement at Shiloh Temple, said it is a place where anyone, especially Black Minneapolis residents, can come to be supported — and never judged.
by Nina Moini

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