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A mystery under study: How, why and when COVID vaccines aren't fully protective

A mystery under study: How, why and when COVID vaccines aren't fully protective

COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective but don't always provide perfect protection. Some vaccinated people later exposed to the virus still get sick. Why and how often that happens is under study.
by Rob Stein

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U.S. recommends 'pause' for J&J vaccine over clot reports

U.S. recommends 'pause' for J&J vaccine over clot reports

In a joint statement Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said it was investigating clots in six women in the days after vaccination, in combination with reduced platelet counts. More than 6.8 million doses of the J&J vaccine have been administered in the U.S.
by The Associated Press

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Vaccine brings hope as Ramadan begins

Vaccine brings hope as Ramadan begins

After a long, challenging year, the availability of a COVID-19 vaccine has brought hope to many in Minnesota and around the globe. Islamic leaders pushed to get the vaccine to as many Muslims as possible before the start of Ramadan, with vaccination clinics planned at mosques in the Twin Cities, Rochester and St. Cloud.
by Kirsti Marohn

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April 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations, hospitalizations rising

April 13 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations, hospitalizations rising

State officials believe the state’s vaccination effort this spring will ensure that Minnesota doesn’t relive the worst of the pandemic, but that doesn’t mean the next few weeks will be easy.
by MPR News Staff

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The lure of online gambling during the pandemic 

The lure of online gambling during the pandemic 

Host Angela Davis talked with two experts about the expansion of online gambling and a potential rise in gambling addiction. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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The country that vaccinated 93% of adults in under 2 weeks

The country that vaccinated 93% of adults in under 2 weeks

Just 12 days after Bhutan launched a nationwide vaccination campaign on March 27, health officials said 93 percent of eligible adults had received one dose of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine.
by Rachel Treisman

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