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Ireland hits 500,000 doses with another protest expected today

Ireland will hit 500,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses administered this weekend, after vaccinations began 63 days ago with Dubliner Annie Lynch. In a video posted to his Twitter account, Taoiseach Micheal Martin said that he was “inspired by the optimism and hope of the people both getting and giving the life-saving doses.” “Next week, we will… Read More: Ireland hits 500,000 doses with another protest expected today »

COVID-19 Hits People of Color Harder—How Racism Plays a Role

COVID-19 is having a greater impact on people of color. Here’s how one extended family struggled to get care during the pandemic. The numbers are clear: The coronavirus pandemic hits people of color harder. Black and Hispanic people are more likely to get COVID-19, need to be hospitalized for it, and are far more likely… Read More: COVID-19 Hits People of Color Harder—How Racism Plays a Role »