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January 12, 2021 6:52 AM

U.S. shifts to speed COVID shots as cases and deaths rise

The Trump administration is asking states to speed delivery of COVID-19 vaccines to people 65 and older and to others at high risk by no longer holding back the second dose of the two-dose shots, officials said Tuesday.

by The Associated Press

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January 12, 2021 6:34 AM

Should I get a COVID-19 vaccine if I've had the coronavirus?

Yes. Regardless of previous infection, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people should plan on getting vaccinated. Vaccines are designed to bring about a more consistent and optimal immune response. And they should boost whatever preexisting immunity a person might have from an infection, experts say.

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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January 12, 2021 5:31 AM

What 1919 teaches us about pent-up demand

A hundred years ago, a world war and a pandemic wreaked havoc on baseball and other industries. But pent-up demand helped them come roaring back.

by Greg Rosalsky

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January 12, 2021 5:30 AM

Jan. 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: Feds urge expanded vaccination; officials ask where's the vaccine

Minnesota officials reacted with caution Tuesday to the federal government’s call for states to expand the pool of people who should get priority for COVID-19 vaccinations, saying the feds weren’t yet backing up those calls with more vaccine deliveries.

by MPR News Staff

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January 12, 2021 5:18 AM

As Minn. rolls through first round of vaccinations, some providers worry about being left out

Minnesota is inching toward the last phase of its initial COVID-19 vaccinations. But some providers, like residential substance abuse treatment centers and mental health providers, say they’re still in the dark about when and where their staff will get the vaccine.

by Catharine Richert

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January 12, 2021 1:00 AM

Humankind documentary about compassionate care provided by nurses

During this coronavirus pandemic, health care providers have been called on to do heroic duty for long hours, day after day and month after month. This hour, you'll hear a Humankind documentary, “Compassionate Nurses,” about the skill and compassion involved in being a nurse — even in the best of times.

by MPR News Staff

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January 11, 2021 6:45 PM

2 gorillas in California contract the coronavirus

Gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park developed a cough last week. The apes were tested and found to have the virus. It may have come through a human staffer, despite precautions.

by Dustin Jones

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January 11, 2021 5:03 PM

Wisconsin health executive says vaccine rollout 'tested the nimbleness' of system

Vaccinations around the U.S. got off to a rocky start. But in Wisconsin, Dr. Jeff Bahr of Advocate Aurora Health says he's "very pleased" his system administered more than 30,000 doses in three weeks.

by Mary Louise Kelly

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January 11, 2021 3:34 PM

State Sen. Michelle Benson on vaccine rollout

The state passed a milestone last week, with more than 100,000 Minnesotans having received their first dose. But some say the process is not going quickly enough.

by Cathy Wurzer