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  • The Queen: people who refuse vaccine should think of others, rather than themselves

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  • 'Blame Trump' defense in Capitol riot looks like a long shot

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  • What to do if you lose your COVID-19 vaccine card

    Go back to the place you got your first shot if you lose your paper card, and make sure to take a photo of the vaccine card after your first dose.