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Hospitals still ration medical N95 masks as stockpiles swell

Hospitals still ration medical N95 masks as stockpiles swell

One year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States finds itself with many millions of N95 masks pouring out of factories and heading into storage. Yet there still aren't nearly enough going to hospitals. The Associated Press finds that this logistical breakdown is due to federal failures over the past year to coordinate supply chains.
by The Associated Press

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In Tuskegee, painful history shadows efforts to vaccinate African Americans

In Tuskegee, painful history shadows efforts to vaccinate African Americans

A lingering mistrust of the medical system among many Black people is rooted in the infamous 20th century U.S. study of syphilis that left Black men in Tuskegee, Ala., to suffer from the disease.
by Debbie Elliott

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Minnesota schools plan to continue virtual learning options in fall 2021

Minnesota schools plan to continue virtual learning options in fall 2021

Many Minnesota students, parents and school leaders are hoping the next school year will look more normal. But the pandemic has transformed the face of education and some schools are planning to keep virtual learning as an option come fall. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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COVID-19 shots might be tweaked if variants get worse

COVID-19 shots might be tweaked if variants get worse

The makers of COVID-19 vaccines are figuring out how to tweak their recipes just in case the shots need an update against worrisome virus mutations. But changing the recipe is just one step. Harder is deciding if the coronavirus has mutated enough to update vaccines — and if so, how.
by The Associated Press

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Fauci awarded $1 million Israeli prize for 'speaking truth to power' amid pandemic

Fauci awarded $1 million Israeli prize for 'speaking truth to power' amid pandemic

The prize committee said Dr. Anthony Fauci, long-time head of the United States' leading infectious diseases research institute, "is the consummate model of leadership and impact in public health."
by Daniel Estrin

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Feb. 15 update on COVID-19 in MN: Key metrics continue to improve; 12% have received 1 vaccine dose

Feb. 15 update on COVID-19 in MN: Key metrics continue to improve; 12% have received 1 vaccine dose

The Minnesota Department of Health reported two deaths Monday, the lowest since Feb. 1, and also logged 611 new confirmed cases. Meanwhile, the number of state residents who've received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine surpassed 675,000.
by MPR News Staff

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As Biden reopens ACA enrollment, are you eligible to sign up or switch health plans?

As Biden reopens ACA enrollment, are you eligible to sign up or switch health plans?

The federal insurance exchange, HealthCare.gov, has reopened for changes and new sign-ups until May 15. But states with their own exchanges have different rules. Here's what you need to know.
by Michelle Andrews

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