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U.S. surpasses 3,600 daily coronavirus deaths, breaks prior hospitalization record

U.S. surpasses 3,600 daily coronavirus deaths, breaks prior hospitalization record

Data also show more than 230,000 new coronavirus infections on Wednesday and that 113,090 Americans were hospitalized with the virus — a number that's been on the rise earlier this month.
by Jaclyn Diaz

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‘We need our own people to provide info': Nonprofit promotes COVID awareness, testing in east St. Paul

‘We need our own people to provide info': Nonprofit promotes COVID awareness, testing in east St. Paul

Door-knocking campaign organized by Horn of Africa Community of USA leads to three days of testing this month at a neighborhood school. Youth group members and volunteers fanned out to apartments, halal butcher shops, mosques and restaurants to provide information and encourage testing.

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Decriminalization trend means 1 in 3 Americans now lives in a state where marijuana is legal

Decriminalization trend means 1 in 3 Americans now lives in a state where marijuana is legal

Kerri Miller spoke to a marijuana regulator and a drug policy researcher about decriminalizing marijuana and the steps some states are taking to address racial equity through changes to drug law. 
by Kerri Miller and Maja Beckstrom

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Tyson Foods fires 7 plant managers over betting ring on workers getting COVID-19

Tyson Foods fires 7 plant managers over betting ring on workers getting COVID-19

More than 1,000 employees at the pork plant in Iowa have been infected by the virus, and at least six have died. The company launched an independent investigation into the complaints last month.
by Laurel Wamsley

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Alaska woman has allergic reaction to COVID vaccine; health officials track safety

Alaska woman has allergic reaction to COVID vaccine; health officials track safety

As COVID-19 vaccinations roll out, health authorities are keeping close watch for any unexpected side effects. Doctors already knew to be on the lookout for severe allergic reactions like an Alaska health worker suffered after receiving the Pfizer vaccine Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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