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March 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: 'Normalcy' finally within reach?

March 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: 'Normalcy' finally within reach?

If you’re a Minnesotan waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine shot and hoping for a return to pre-pandemic life, this was a pretty good week. Restrictions are easing. The vaccination pace is up and officials expect it will only accelerate.
by MPR News Staff

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IRS says new round of COVID relief payments on the way

IRS says new round of COVID relief payments on the way

Along with daylight saving time, this weekend could bring Americans fatter bank balances. Officials at the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service say processing the new round of stimulus payments has already begun.
by The Associated Press

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Coronavirus FAQs: Can I drink between vaccine doses? What is 'vaccine efficacy'?

Coronavirus FAQs: Can I drink between vaccine doses? What is 'vaccine efficacy'?

People who've had dose one are wondering — “Can I have a few drinks before dose 2 or will that muck things up?” Also: Do you really understand the concept of "vaccine efficacy"? It's complicated!
by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

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Biden and 'Quad' leaders launch vaccine push, deepen coordination against China

Biden and 'Quad' leaders launch vaccine push, deepen coordination against China

The president was joined virtually by the leaders of Japan, India and Australia, in his first multilateral leaders' meeting. They launched a plan to boost vaccine production and distribution in Asia.
by John Ruwitch and Michele Kelemen

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AP-NORC poll: People of color bear COVID-19's economic brunt

AP-NORC poll: People of color bear COVID-19's economic brunt

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that compared with white Americans, Black and Hispanic Americans are more likely to have experienced job and other income losses during the pandemic, and those who have lost income are more likely to have found themselves in deep financial holes.
by The Associated Press

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March 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations up; U campuses to reopen fully in fall

March 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations up; U campuses to reopen fully in fall

New numbers show vaccinations heading in the right direction. The University of Minnesota said Friday it will return to full on-campus operations for the fall semester as Gov. Tim Walz eases COVID-19 restrictions. Other schools are likely to follow.
by MPR News Staff

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