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Published by Chauncey Alcorn

Published by Biba Adams

Published by Chauncey Alcorn

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A tale of two clinics: lines in Kenya, few takers in Atlanta

Hundreds line up every morning, starting before dawn, on a grassy area outside Nairobi’s largest hospital hoping to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Associated Press / September 11, 2021

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After contracting the COVID-19 delta variant, writer Sophia A. Nelson sounds the alarm on the need to get vaccinated and wear your mask.

Sophia A. Nelson / September 9, 2021

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The state has asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency for five mortuary trailers in anticipation of an increase in deaths.

Biba Adams / August 17, 2021

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More than 1,900 children are in hospitals — particularly in Southern states — due to the virus’ highly contagious Delta variant.

Biba Adams / August 16, 2021

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Hospitals in virus hotspots say they are clearly seeing more admissions, deaths of COVID-19 complications among people under the age of 65.

Associated Press / August 14, 2021

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U.S. regulators say transplant recipients and others with severely weakened immune systems can get an extra dose of the COVID-19 vaccines.

Associated Press / August 13, 2021

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In an interview with theGrio, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says COVID-19’s Delta variant is dangerous, and bans on masks are dangerous.

Natasha S. Alford / August 12, 2021