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Understanding the temporary pause on J&J vaccines as the variants spread

Understanding the temporary pause on J&J vaccines as the variants spread

If it’s a race between the vaccines and the variants, the variants got a boost on Tuesday, when the U.S. announced a temporary pause on Johnson & Johnson vaccines. What does that mean for the sprint to vaccinate adults?
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Loneliness is rampant. A simple call, or hug, may be a cure

Loneliness is rampant. A simple call, or hug, may be a cure

The pandemic has made loneliness inescapable around the globe and the health care community says it's time to seek solutions. Evidence suggests loneliness can damage health as much as obesity and smoking. 
by The Associated Press

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Once on the brink of eradication, syphilis is raging again

Once on the brink of eradication, syphilis is raging again

Syphilis cases in California have contributed to soaring national caseloads of sexually transmitted diseases. Experts point to the advent of dating apps, decreased condom use and an increase in meth.
by April Dembosky

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Wisconsin Supreme Court says governor can't limit capacity

Wisconsin Supreme Court says governor can't limit capacity

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled that Gov. Tony Evers' administration does not have the authority to issue capacity limits on bars, restaurants and other businesses without approval of the Legislature, a ruling that comes two weeks after the conservative-controlled court struck down the state's mask mandate.
by The Associated Press

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April 14 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations slow amid Johnson and Johnson 'pause'

April 14 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations slow amid Johnson and Johnson 'pause'

The temporary pause in new Johnson & Johnson vaccine shipments mean Minnesota’s vaccine supply won’t rise for another week or more, a setback to earlier hopes that vaccination rates would keep accelerating throughout April.
by MPR News Staff

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What you need to know about Minnesota's J&J COVID vaccine pause

What you need to know about Minnesota's J&J COVID vaccine pause

Federal authorities are investigating blood clots in six women who got the shot. While the side effects appear to be exceedingly rare, state officials say they are pausing use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in an abundance of caution.
by Catharine Richert

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Has the pandemic permanently changed higher education?

Has the pandemic permanently changed higher education?

It’s been a tough year for universities. Enrollment has dropped, faculty has been laid off, and the bottom line is grim. How might the college experience be forever changed by the pandemic?
by Catharine Richert and Kelly Gordon

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