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How Rhode Island Is Handling Vaccine Rollout

8:29am February 26, 2021

by Lynn Arditi

Rhode Island is one of the few states that from the start prioritized vaccinating communities with high infection rates. The strategy: to put out the fire where it's burning the hottest.

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FDA Considers Emergency Authorization For Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

7:08am February 26, 2021

by Joe Palca

The Food and Drug Administration's vaccine advisory committee meets today to consider the emergency use authorization application from Johnson and Johnson for its COVID-19 vaccine.

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News Brief: Syrian Airstrikes, Johnson & Johnson Vaccine,

5:01am February 26, 2021

President Biden has launched his first military operation. The FDA to decide on another vaccine. And, a former USA Gymnastics coach dies by suicide shortly after facing sexual abuse charges.

Adelia Enriquez (right), of Baldwin Park, Calif., died at the age of 68.

Adelia Enriquez, 68: Paul Anka's 'Diana'

5:00am February 26, 2021

Her husband, Teddy, would serenade her to this song, replacing the name "Diana" with "Adelia."

Congressional Democrats have included some of their longtime legislative priorities in the $1.9 trillion COVID relief package. Republicans accuse it of being an expensive liberal wish list; Democrats say they want a New Deal for the present era.

Democrats Say Relief Programs Could Become This Generation's New Deal

5:00am February 26, 2021

by Kelsey Snell

On top of the small business loans and money for health care included in previous bills, the latest round of relief includes longtime Democratic priorities for lifting people out of poverty.

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CDC Says Physical Distancing Is Not Enough To Stop The Spread Of Coronavirus In Gyms

5:34pm February 25, 2021

by Allison Aubrey

Gyms may be a particularly risky place for getting the coronavirus. A pair of CDC studies show many people got the virus during indoor fitness classes despite social distancing and capacity rules.

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VP Harris Holds Event In Washington, D.C., Pharmacy To Get More Vaccines In Arms

5:34pm February 25, 2021

by Tamara Keith

Vice President Harris went to a grocery store pharmacy Thursday to see first-hand the challenge of getting more vaccines into arms.

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Scientists And Vaccine Manufacturers Scramble To Address Coronavirus Variants

5:34pm February 25, 2021

Variants of the coronavirus have scientists in a scramble to assess the threat and prevent more surges. Meanwhile, vaccine manufacturers are looking at developing booster shots to address variants.

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Israel Begins Phased Reopening To Citizens With Proof Of 2 COVID-19 Shots

5:28pm February 25, 2021

by Daniel Estrin

Israel has vaccinated more of its population than any other country and this week it started opening places like gyms and the theater to people with both shots — but they have to prove it.

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Following Grim National Milestone, An Upbeat COVID-19 Assessment For The Triad

5:05pm February 25, 2021

by David Ford

A local infectious disease expert provided an upbeat assessment today of Forsyth County's COVID-19 situation.