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Captain Tom, centenarian who inspired the U.K. with his fundraising walks, has died

Captain Tom, centenarian who inspired the U.K. with his fundraising walks, has died

The World War II veteran gained fame by raising funds for the U.K.'s National Health Service by walking sponsored laps in his garden. His family says he contracted COVID-19.
by Mark Katkov and Bill Chappell

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Feb. 2 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinating all 65 and older may take months

Feb. 2 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinating all 65 and older may take months

“We are getting Minnesotans vaccinated safely and quickly as supplies come to us,” Kris Ehresmann, the state’s infectious disease director told reporters Tuesday. But “we just don’t have enough vaccine and everyone is going to have to be patient.”
by MPR News Staff

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After slow start, Minnesota long-term care centers get more vaccinations

After slow start, Minnesota long-term care centers get more vaccinations

A federal COVID-19 vaccine program for Minnesota’s most vulnerable people is going more slowly than expected. Walgreens and CVS are part of a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention program to vaccinate residents and staff in a majority of the long-term care facilities.
by Peter Cox

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COVID-19 vaccine: Will it protect against new variants and do you need a 2nd dose?

COVID-19 vaccine: Will it protect against new variants and do you need a 2nd dose?

The spread of new strains raises new questions as two COVID-19 vaccines continue their rollout across the U.S. and another vaccine candidate preps for regulatory review. Here's what you need to know.
by Joanne Silberner

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Biden meets Republicans as Democrats push on for virus aid

Biden meets Republicans as Democrats push on for virus aid

President Joe Biden has met with a group of Republican senators who have proposed a slimmed down $618 billion coronavirus aid package, about a third of what he's seeking. The Republicans propose fewer benefits, including $1,000 in direct payments to individuals earning up to $40,000 a year, or $80,000 for couples. 
by The Associated Press

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Study: Killings surge in 2020 as pandemic, protests play roles

Study: Killings surge in 2020 as pandemic, protests play roles

A study that looked at crime rates in 34 cities found a 30 percent spike in homicides in 2020 compared to 2019. Study leaders call for urgent action to improve relations with police and expand anti-violence initiatives. 
by The Associated Press

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Judge’s emergency reprieve sides with Minneapolis teachers 

Judge’s emergency reprieve sides with Minneapolis teachers 

Minneapolis public school teachers who have accommodations to work from home cannot be forced to return to in-person work this week after a Hennepin County judge issued a temporary restraining order against the state’s third-largest district.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Report: Many U.S. nursing home staff decline first COVID shots

Report: Many U.S. nursing home staff decline first COVID shots

Only a little more than a third of nursing home workers have been getting shots against COVID-19 when the vaccinations are first offered. A CDC expert says more staffers do get vaccinated when a second or third clinic is held at a nursing home.
by The Associated Press

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