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Many Latinos are hesitant to get a COVID-19 vaccine

Many Latinos are hesitant to get a COVID-19 vaccine

Worries about how quickly the vaccine was developed and what long-term effects it may have are keeping some Latinos from getting vaccinated for the coronavirus.
by Brenda León

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Meatpacking companies, OSHA face investigation over coronavirus in plants

Meatpacking companies, OSHA face investigation over coronavirus in plants

The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis is seeking documents from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, as well as three of the country's largest meatpacking companies.
by Rachel Treisman

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Who's getting vaccinated — and who's not?

Who's getting vaccinated — and who's not?

While many Americans are clamoring to get a COVID-19 vaccine, others are turning down their doses despite being prioritized based on their age, occupation or risk level. Two doctors discussed the vaccine rollout, who is opting out and what groups are currently being missed.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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35K vaccine doses for older Minnesotans this week; permanent sites to open

35K vaccine doses for older Minnesotans this week; permanent sites to open

More than 35,000 Minnesotans ages 65 and older will be able to get COVID-19 vaccines this week at community vaccination sites but also at clinics and hospitals, Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday. The state is also opening up three permanent vaccination sites, in Minneapolis, Duluth and southern Minnesota.
by MPR News Staff

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'Captain Tom' hospitalized for virus he raised money to fight

'Captain Tom' hospitalized for virus he raised money to fight

Tom Moore, the 100-year-old World War II veteran who captivated the British public in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic with his fundraising efforts, has been hospitalized with COVID-19, his daughter said Sunday.
by The Associated Press

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Jan. 31 update on COVID-19 in MN: Average daily number of new cases drops below 1,000

Jan. 31 update on COVID-19 in MN: Average daily number of new cases drops below 1,000

COVID-19 numbers in Minnesota are continuing to move in a positive direction as January comes to a close. Averaged over the past week, the number of new COVID cases reported in Minnesota each day dropped below 1,000 on Sunday.
by MPR News Staff

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10 Senate Republicans outline $600B counteroffer, will meet with Biden Monday

10 Senate Republicans outline $600B counteroffer, will meet with Biden Monday

The senators are asking to work with President Joe Biden on a coronavirus relief package that they believe could be approved "quickly by Congress with bipartisan support." Biden has proposed a $1.9 trillion measure.
by Barbara Sprunt

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