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Apr 15, 2021

How walk-in clinics could help achieve vaccination equity

In nearly every state that’s reporting data, white residents are being vaccinated at higher rates than Black and Hispanic residents. Also: New data points to a strong economic recovery this year, and the challenges of moving to a hybrid work model.

“Cut out of prayer service to come stand in line," said Martin Valle, 49, who owns a janitorial company in Philadelphia.

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New data points to strengthening economic recovery this year
by Justin Ho
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Jobless claims and retail spending data out Thursday suggest that the economy’s laying the groundwork for recovery.
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How to achieve vaccination equity? In Philly, the answer is walk-in clinics
by Samantha Fields
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The number of Black and Hispanic residents getting vaccinated in Philadelphia increased by more than 50% where the city reserved shots for walk-ins.
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Companies moving to hybrid workplaces will face new challenges
by Meghan McCarty Carino
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Big companies like Ford, Target and Microsoft plan to have some workers on-site, some remote. Those on-site may gain advantage, experts say.
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