COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

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Black nurse volunteers give shots to Minnesota's most vulnerable
Inequities persist between how easily and quickly Minnesotans of color are getting vaccinated for COVID-19, as compared to their white neighbors. Helping to bridge that gap is a volunteer network of Black nurses, who say giving shots in familiar locations is key to getting more people of color vaccinated more quickly.
April 6 update on COVID-19 in MN: Hospitalizations trending younger
Thanks to vaccinations, Minnesota likely won’t see as severe a spike in cases as it saw in November and December — but the pandemic isn’t over, Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm said Tuesday.
African immigrant health groups battle a transatlantic tide of vaccine disinformation
Efforts to address hesitancy among Black people in America often overlook African immigrants, who get information from friends and family back home through social media platforms such as WhatsApp.
'Love your neighbor' and get the shot: White evangelical leaders push COVID vaccines
White evangelical Christians are one of the most vaccine-hesitant groups in the United States. They're also among the largest religious groups, posing a public health challenge.