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Coronavirus FAQs: Can I drink between vaccine doses? What is 'vaccine efficacy'?

Coronavirus FAQs: Can I drink between vaccine doses? What is 'vaccine efficacy'?

People who've had dose one are wondering — “Can I have a few drinks before dose 2 or will that muck things up?” Also: Do you really understand the concept of "vaccine efficacy"? It's complicated!
by Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

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Biden and 'Quad' leaders launch vaccine push, deepen coordination against China

Biden and 'Quad' leaders launch vaccine push, deepen coordination against China

The president was joined virtually by the leaders of Japan, India and Australia, in his first multilateral leaders' meeting. They launched a plan to boost vaccine production and distribution in Asia.
by John Ruwitch and Michele Kelemen

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In the pandemic's first year, three huge losses in one family

In the pandemic's first year, three huge losses in one family

The Aldaco family of Phoenix suffered more than most in this year of unfathomable losses. Three brothers perished in the pandemic: Jose in July, Heriberto in December and Gonzalo in February.
by Will Stone

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AP-NORC poll: People of color bear COVID-19's economic brunt

AP-NORC poll: People of color bear COVID-19's economic brunt

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows that compared with white Americans, Black and Hispanic Americans are more likely to have experienced job and other income losses during the pandemic, and those who have lost income are more likely to have found themselves in deep financial holes.
by The Associated Press

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March 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations up; U campuses to reopen fully in fall

March 12 update on COVID-19 in MN: Vaccinations up; U campuses to reopen fully in fall

New numbers show vaccinations heading in the right direction. The University of Minnesota said Friday it will return to full on-campus operations for the fall semester as Gov. Tim Walz eases COVID-19 restrictions. Other schools are likely to follow.
by MPR News Staff

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'Normalcy on the horizon': Walz OKs larger gatherings, fans at Twins games

'Normalcy on the horizon': Walz OKs larger gatherings, fans at Twins games

Gov. Tim Walz’s latest pullback will let people gather in larger groups indoors and outdoors, while bars and restaurants will be able to serve at 75 percent capacity. The May fishing opener also looks like a go. “We’re beating this thing,” Walz said Friday.
by Tim Pugmire and Peter Cox

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