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As COVID Surges in LA, Indigenous Communities Fight to Preserve Life and Culture
In Los Angeles County, Indigenous communities in working-class neighborhoods are among the hardest hit.
Spouses of Leaders Receive COVID Vaccine While the Vulnerable Wait
The early vaccinations of political spouses spurred outrage on social media.
New COVID Variant Found in South Africa Raises Concerns Over Impacts on Vaccine
Scientists are concerned about whether a new strain or future mutations could reduce vaccine efficacy.
Vaccine Distribution Must Protect Immigrant Workers Who Lack Lawful Work Status
These workers should receive the vaccine that may save their lives without fear of deportation.
Florida Seniors Forced to Camp Overnight in Cars in Hope of Vaccine
Florida broke the record for the highest single-day increase in new cases on Thursday.
Emergence of New COVID Variant Reflects Critical Need for Vaccination
The appearance of the SARS-CoV-2 variant makes it even more important that people get vaccinated as soon as possible.
Inclusive Vaccine Trials Are Vital, But Let’s Not Boost Biological Views of Race
Conducting inclusive vaccine trials helps build trust, but narratives around them must not entrench scientific racism.
US’s Mass COVID Vaccination Effort Has Had a Rough Start
The initial push to distribute the vaccine has been marked by logistical challenges and a lack of federal guidance.
US COVID-19 Deaths and Infections Shatter Records During Vaccine Rollout
Until vaccines are widely available, there's “no reason to let up” on masking and other basic public health measures.
Frontline Warehouse Workers Are Worried They’ll Be Passed Over for COVID Vaccine
Low-wage warehouse workers, many of whom are temporary, are demanding access to the vaccine.