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Nursing home staff lag in COVID-19 vaccinations, but role models help

Nursing home staff lag in COVID-19 vaccinations, but role models help

According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 57 percent of staff in skilled nursing homes statewide have their shots, and a somewhat smaller percentage — 48 percent — of workers in assisted living facilities are vaccinated.
by Peter Cox and Catharine Richert

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Biden aims for vaccinating 70 percent of adult Americans by July 4

Biden aims for vaccinating 70 percent of adult Americans by July 4

The new goal comes as demand for vaccines has dropped off markedly nationwide, with some states leaving more than half their vaccine doses unordered. Biden calls for states to make vaccines available on a walk-in basis and will direct many pharmacies to do the same. 
by The Associated Press

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U.S. to reallocate COVID shots to states with greater interest

U.S. to reallocate COVID shots to states with greater interest

The Biden administration will begin shifting how it allocates COVID-19 shots to states, moving doses from states with lower demand to those with stronger interest in vaccines, an administration official said Tuesday.
by The Associated Press

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Why lagging COVID vaccine rate at rural hospitals 'needs to be fixed now'

Why lagging COVID vaccine rate at rural hospitals 'needs to be fixed now'

When it comes to persuading people to get a COVID-19 vaccine, health care professionals are influential. But in some rural communities, hospital staff themselves are hanging back.
by Tamara Keith

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