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February 21, 2021 8:39 PM

Biden to mark nation reaching 500,000 COVID-19 deaths

President Joe Biden will mark the U.S. reaching the grim milestone of 500,000 lives lost from COVID-19 with a moment of silence and candle lighting ceremony at the White House.

by The Associated Press

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February 21, 2021 11:29 AM

Feb. 21 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccination pace stays relatively flat

More than half of the new vaccinations reported Sunday in Minnesota were second doses, allowing people to complete their vaccinations. The number of people getting their first vaccine dose has been falling in recent days.

by MPR News Staff

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February 21, 2021 10:46 AM

U.K. moves to speed up vaccinations, with goal of 1st dose for all adults by July 31

Under a new target announced by the British government on Sunday, adults would be vaccinated one month earlier than initially planned.

by Jackie Northam

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February 20, 2021 2:35 PM

A bike. A plane ticket. Or just pants: The things we buy when pining for normal times

Even the most mundane purchases are becoming objects of hope in this period of isolation as we crave — and look forward to — the usual routines and experiences of daily life.

by Kat Lonsdorf

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February 20, 2021 9:02 AM

Coronavirus FAQs: Mammograms, vaccine ingredients... and dogs who sniff masks

Are there issues with having a mammogram right after a vaccine? Is there a list of vaccine ingredients — some people say they're scary. Also: My pooch loves to sniff discarded masks. Should I worry?

by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred and Pranav Baskar

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February 20, 2021 7:00 AM

Feb. 20 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations back on the upswing, for now

Minnesota’s COVID-19 numbers remain encouraging. The vaccination pace has slowly improved in recent days, but the recent severe winter weather across the country may change that.

by MPR News Staff

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February 19, 2021 3:50 PM

How to deal with pandemic-induced insomnia

Stress, anxiety, a lack of routine — and in some cases, COVID-19 itself are contributing to a surge in insomnia. What can we do about it?

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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February 19, 2021 1:58 PM

Extreme winter weather creates backlog of 6 million vaccine doses

The White House COVID-19 Response Team said Friday that while this week's storm affected deliveries to all 50 states, it is confident it can make up the backlog within the next week.

by Rachel Treisman

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February 19, 2021 1:35 PM

If schools follow CDC guidance, Biden's reopening goals could be hard to reach

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's latest school guidelines are running into complicated facts on the ground, especially when it comes to physical distancing and community spread.

by Anya Kamenetz

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February 19, 2021 12:05 PM

Florida women pose as 'grannies' in foiled plot to get 2nd COVID-19 vaccine doses

The director of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County said the women disguised themselves with bonnets, gloves and glasses. It is not known how they managed to get their first doses.

by Rachel Treisman

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