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The US has achieved a significant milestone with half of its adult population fully vaccinated against COVID-19, totaling over 129 million people. Vermont leads with a 70% vaccination rate, while Mississippi lags at 34%. Additionally, a study reveals that trained dogs, including Labradors and Golden Retrievers, can detect COVID-19 with a sensitivity rate of 82-94%. However, it's uncertain if these dogs will be used in pandemic efforts. Special thanks to Kaiser Health News for their contributions.

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