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U.S. May Have Hit The Mark With Vaccinations To Beat Back COVID-19

By Rob Stein
Published April 29, 2021 at 5:01 AM EDT
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The U.S. appears to be very close to hitting a tipping point in the coronavirus pandemic, with vaccinations finally turning around the trajectory of infections.

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Rob Stein
Rob Stein is a correspondent and senior editor on NPR's science desk.
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