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More people are dying of COVID-19 in Europe now than this time last year, when the coronavirus first raced through the continent. The World Health Organization says

. Regions of Italy returned to lockdown. The Czech Republic has already been there for two weeks. Leaders in Germany and France, where hospitals are filling up, are trying to decide if more restrictions are needed.

Dr. Anthony Fauci said he’s concerned the United States could also see another surge. Speaking on

, Fauci said it’s “a race between the vaccine and the virus.” He warned that pulling back on public health measures too soon risks a new outbreak. And in fact, some new hot spots are emerging after weeks of declining hospitalizations and deaths.

Monday, MPR News host Kerri Miller tackled the latest news about the pandemic, including the variants, the vaccines and the slow return to life as normal.

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Europe is struggling with a third wave of coronavirus cases, leading to new restrictions and lockdowns. Here in the United States, the nation’s leading health officials say it’s a race between the vaccines and the variants.

COVID cases surge in Europe. Could the U.S. experience another wave?

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