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White House offers Nicki Minaj call to answer vaccine Qs

White House offers Nicki Minaj call to answer vaccine Qs

The White House offered Wednesday to connect Nicki Minaj with one of the Biden administration's doctors to address her questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, after the Trinidadian-born rapper's erroneous tweet alleging the vaccine causes impotence went viral.
by The Associated Press

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No scientific evidence masks harm kids' health

No scientific evidence masks harm kids' health

Experts say there's no scientific evidence showing that masks cause harm to kids' health despite claims to the contrary on social media and elsewhere. Among the unfounded arguments: Masks can foster germs if they become moist or cause unhealthy levels of carbon dioxide. But experts say washing masks routinely keeps them safe and clean.
by The Associated Press

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Labor groups press for front-line worker pay

Labor groups press for front-line worker pay

Minnesota labor unions are turning up the heat on state lawmakers to resolve their differences on pandemic front-line worker pay and start distributing $250 million to essential workers.
by Tim Pugmire

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The history of vaccination mandates — and the pushback against them

The history of vaccination mandates — and the pushback against them

Last week President Joe Biden announced new vaccination mandates as part of his plan to address the latest surge in COVID-19 cases. The mandate received swift backlash from conservative leaders. But vaccine mandates — as well as the backlash to them — have a long history in the U.S.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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COVID-19 in MN: School cases accelerating as latest wave grinds higher

COVID-19 in MN: School cases accelerating as latest wave grinds higher

“We’ve been a little encouraged that the rate of (case) increase seems to be slowing down, but we’re still seeing increases,” Minnesota’s health commissioner said Wednesday. Officials say new cases tied to schools have jumped compared to last week.
by MPR News Staff

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