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January 21, 2022

217 Today: Monoclonal antibodies can help treat COVID-19 but don’t replace vaccines, according to medical expert

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about monoclonal antibodies, which are used to treat and prevent COVID-19.

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A health worker collects a COVID-19 test sample. Many people say they're no longer getting guidance about what to do if they test positive. — Justin Hicks/Indiana Public Broadcasting

January 20, 2022

217 Today: Reduced contact tracing leaves people who test positive confused about what to do next

In today's deep dive, we'll learn about confusion happening throughout the state because of reduced contact tracing and a lack of guidance from health officials.

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The small town of Houston, MO is off the beaten path and has only 2,500 residents, but still doesn't meet the definition of — Jonathan Ahl/Harvest Public Media

January 19, 2022

217 Today: Definitions of ‘rural’ stop many small towns from getting grant money

In today's deep dive, we’ll learn more about how the definition of the word “rural” has lasting consequences for small towns across the country.

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Screenshot of Danville pastor Ken McCray in a new PSA to urge people in Illinois to get vaccinated. — Screenshot/All In Illinois

January 18, 2022

217 Today: Danville pastor encourages people to get vaccinated after losing his wife to COVID-19

In today's deep dive, we’ll hear from a Danville pastor who is encouraging others to get the COVID vaccine after the virus took the life of his wife last summer.

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