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Kate Bergen taught herself to paint nearly 20 years ago, but it was the pandemic that turned her into an artist
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Houston Firefighter Josue Rios, who works two jobs and survived COVID-19, discussed the challenges of working through the pandemic with ‘TODAY’ host Hoda Kotb
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The mobile vaccination teams will work to vaccinate older adults, people with disabilities and their caregivers at about 100 adult family homes in the city
San Benito Fire Chief Danny Watkins, 67, had served as fire chief since August 2019 and previously worked at the Houston Fire Department for 34 years
The University of California, Davis Fire Department offered its EMS utility vehicle as a solution for relocating on-campus residents
Releasing more doses of the vaccine will expand the pool of recipients and increase the number of places where the shots can be distributed
The state Occupational Safety & Health Administration cited the Memphis Fire Department for reportedly failing to provide COVID-19 training, conduct daily health checks and ensure employees wore masks
Swepsonville Firefighter Larry Lasley had served as a volunteer firefighter for nearly 45 years
Fire officials say the call to assist hospitals is the first time the system has been used for something other than a major wildfire
Teachers and people over 75 will also be eligible, opening vaccinations to 3.2 million additional New Yorkers
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