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CORONAVIRUS

Survey: Even as schools reopen, many students learn remotely

Large numbers of students are not returning to the classroom even as more schools reopen for full-time, in-person learning, according to a survey released Wednesday by the Biden administration. The findings reflect a nation that has been locked in debate over the safety of reopening schools ...

Germany to restrict AstraZeneca use in under-60s over clots

BERLIN (AP) — German health officials agreed Tuesday to restrict the use of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine in people under 60, amid fresh concern over unusual blood clots reported in a tiny number of those who received the shots. Health Minister Jens Spahn and state officials agreed ...

Walz to expand vaccine eligibility to Minnesotans over 16

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Tim Walz will expand vaccine eligibility to all Minnesotans 16 and older next week following a promised increase in weekly doses from the federal government early next month, the governor's spokesman said Thursday. The expansion in eligibility will go into effect on ...

Renville County offers COVID vaccination clinic

RENVILLE COUNTY — Beginning Monday, March 22 at 9 a.m., residents up to Phase 1b, Tiers 2 and 3 can schedule an appointment to receive their COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, March 25. The clinic will run 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Government Services Center in Olivia.  The type of COVID-19 ...

Biden says US to hit 100 million vaccine goal Friday

WASHINGTON (AP) — With the U.S. closing in on President Joe Biden's goal of injecting 100 million coronavirus vaccinations weeks ahead of his target date, the White House announced Thursday the nation is now in position to help supply neighbors Canada and Mexico with millions of lifesaving ...

Experts: Virus surge in Europe a cautionary tale for US

Optimism is spreading in the U.S. as COVID-19 deaths plummet and states ease restrictions and open vaccinations to younger adults. But across Europe, dread is setting in with another wave of infections that is closing schools and cafes and bringing new lockdowns. The pandemic's diverging ...