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COVID-19


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Long COVID patients struggle to get benefits: "We're left behind"

There is no universal clinical definition for long COVID, but there are more than 200 symptoms associated with it.

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4 hours ago

Newly published study shows cancer drug cuts risk of death for hospitalized high-risk COVID-19 patients

After the results were first released in April, Veru asked the FDA for emergency use authorization of sabizabulin.

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7 hours ago

US allows pharmacists to prescribe Pfizer's COVID pill

U.S. pharmacists can now prescribe the leading COVID-19 pill directly to patients.

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Shanghai, Beijing order new round of mass COVID-19 testing

Residents of parts of Shanghai and Beijing have been ordered to undergo further rounds of COVID-19 testing following the discovery of new cases in the two cities.

1 day ago

Letter: The NIH Has Responded Forcefully to COVID-19

The nation’s leading health-research agency, its acting director writes, has moved with unprecedented speed against a global threat.

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Flight cancelations create chaos over holiday weekend

Almost one-third of all scheduled flights on Friday were delayed or canceled as the TSA screened nearly 2.5 million passengers, the highest number since before the pandemic. Lilia Luciano reports on the busiest July 4 travel weekend in years.

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Unifest 2022 Celebrates 28 Years of Caribbean Unity in South Florida

One of countless events curtailed by COVID-19 in the past two years, Unifest returns live, July 24 at Vincent Torres Park in Lauderdale Lakes

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For now, wary US treads water with transformed COVID

"It's going to be a good summer and we deserve this break," said Ali Mokdad, a professor of health metrics sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle.

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Nearly 850,000 people signed a petition demanding that Justice Clarence Thomas should be booted from the Supreme Court following Roe v. Wade ruling

The petition created by Move On, an advocacy group, has just over 840,000 signatures as of Saturday morning.

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Where can you see fireworks this Fourth of July? Here’s a guide

The Fourth of July is back with several public displays planned through Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Social Security Administration addressing 'deficiencies' in handling mail during pandemic, says government watchdog report

A new report details the results of an investigation into deficiencies in the Social Security Administration's handling of mail during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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'We hit some ice,' passenger on an Alaska cruise filmed the moment the ship hit an iceberg

A cruise ship in Alaska heading for the Hubbard Glacier was forced to turn around after hitting an iceberg.

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COVID cases up by more than 30% in Britain last week

The number of new coronavirus cases across Britain has surged by more than 30% in the last week, with cases largely driven by the super infectious omicron variants

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COVID cases up by more than 30% in Britain last week

The number of new coronavirus cases across Britain has surged by more than 30% in the last week, with cases largely driven by the super infectious omicron variants.

Why You’ll Probably Get Covid (Again) Soon

Despite the general easing of restrictions, the pandemic isn’t over. Most vaccinated people will find the biggest risk is reinfection this winter.

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Provost: University will continue to excuse COVID-19 absences

Instead of the university expecting documentation to prove a positive COVID-19 test, each separate department or instructor will be responsible for determining what is acceptable and not acceptable for excused absences.

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There Is No ‘Back to Normal’ After Covid

A Q&A with top Japanese virologist Hitoshi Oshitani about reopening tourism, future strains of Covid and the post-pandemic world.

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FDA says COVID boosters for the fall must target newer omicron types

With immunity waning and the super-contagious omicron family of variants getting better at dodging protection, the Food and Drug Administration decided boosters intended for fall needed an update.

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COVID-19 at Wimbledon: 3 top-20 men out after positive tests

Reigning Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic might be playing in his last Grand Slam tournament for a while because he isn't vaccinated against COVID-19.

Anthony Fauci Says His COVID-19 Symptoms Worsened Dramatically In 'Rebound'

The infectious-disease expert was feeling "really poorly" and began a second round of Paxlovid.

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COVID restrictions ease in Shanghai as case numbers drop

Shanghai is reopening its Disney Resort theme park and getting ready to allow in-person dining.

Elmo talks about getting COVID vaccine; Ted Cruz has a problem with that

Cruz first thanked Sesame Street for showing a parent asking questions about the vaccine, but then turned his attention to Elmo.

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A viral reprise: When COVID-19 strikes again and again

Emerging research suggests that could put them at higher risk for health problems. U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said they got COVID-19 for the second time, and U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi said he tested positive a third time.

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How are the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines for young children different?

The FDA has authorized Covid-19 vaccines for children under 5. Dose size and scheduleA child who gets the Moderna vaccine won’t have to go to the doctor or pharmacy as often, and they’ll get protection a little quicker than the Pfizer vaccine. The Moderna shot for young children is a quarter of the size that adults get. Here's what they want other kids — and adults — to knowThese children lost young parents to Covid-19. But myocarditis was not identified in the trials in young children.

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White House aide testifies Trump threw food at wall in tantrum after AG denied voter fraud

Cassidy Hutchinson testified on former President Donald Trump's rage during and after the Capitol riots directed at all his administration staff.

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Kids' vaccines are 'a game changer,' experts say—here's what else needs to happen to end the Covid pandemic

Vaccinating children under 5 is crucially important in the country's fight against Covid, experts say. Just don't expect the virus to disappear overnight.

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What Is the ‘Special Debt’ China Uses to Spur Its Economy?

China’s government is cash-strapped with Covid-19, tax breaks and a property downturn pulling down income while spending keeps rising to pay for economic stimulus and containing virus outbreaks. One option Beijing has to fill the gap is to sell special sovereign bonds, a rarely used financing tool it last dusted off in 2020 to help lift the economy without inflating the budget deficit. Before that, they were employed during the Asian financial crisis in the 1990s and to help seed China’s soverei

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Biden's vaccine mandate for federal workers blocked while appeals court reconsiders its own ruling

The new order means a block on the mandate imposed in January by a Texas-based federal judge remains in effect, while the full court's 17 judges take up the appeal.

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Cook County returns to high COVID-19 alert level as cases, hospitalizations increase

Cook County is back at high level of COVID-19 transmission and hospitalizations, the CDC said. The county had been moved to "medium" in mid-June.

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Greedflation: Is price-gouging helping fuel high inflation?

Furious about surging prices at the gasoline station and the supermarket, many consumers feel they know just where to cast blame: On greedy companies that relentlessly jack up prices and pocket the profits.

Trump said he was 'scared of COVID' after testing positive because he knew people who died from it, Jan. 6 filmmaker says

"What he said to me was that the reason why he was sort of scared of COVID was essentially because he knew people who had died of COVID," British filmmaker Alex Holder said.

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Pfizer says tweaked COVID-19 shots boost omicron protection

Pfizer says tweaking its COVID-19 vaccine to better target the omicron variant is safe and boosts protection.

COVID vaccines for infants arrive in Florida. Here’s why doctors are throwing them away

Dozens of South Florida pharmacies, community health centers, children’s hospitals and pediatricians received delivery this week of the first COVID-19 vaccines available for children as young as 6 months old — much earlier than anticipated after state officials missed a deadline for pre-ordering the shots.

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COVID-19 update: Here are the update statistics for Florida

Here are the key coronavirus statistics to watch for Florida.

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United Airlines pilots to get raises of more than 14%, 8 weeks of maternity leave in new contract

United is the first of the major U.S. airlines to reach a contract agreement with a pilots labor union.

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Fauci says he’s ‘example’ for COVID-19 vaccinations

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, says his COVID-19 recovery is an “example” for the nation on the protection offered by vaccines and boosters.

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CDC advisers vote to recommend Moderna's COVID vaccine for adolescents

Moderna's request had been stalled for months as regulators studied whether it posed a higher risk of rare heart inflammation side effects.

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Biden says a second pandemic will come and that the US needs to start preparing for it

The White House's proposed budget, released in March, suggests allocating $82 billion towards preparing for future pandemics.

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RV sales skyrocketed during COVID. What are owners doing now that gas is over $5 a gallon?

In 2021 600,000 Americans bought an RV. Are they sorry now that gas prices have reached $5 per gallon. Not really.

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A couple getting married in St. Lucia share the biggest lessons they've learned from planning a destination wedding

Krystina Burton and Gabriel Solberg told Insider that engaged couples should let traveling guests know upfront which costs they're happy to cover.

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COVID vaccines for kids younger than 5 expected soon in Florida; should your child get one? The argument on both sides

Florida’s youngest children are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines, but some parents are wondering if those under 5 years old even need them. Here's the argument on both sides.

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‘We’ve been waiting for this day.’ COVID-19 shots for Illinois’ youngest residents begin.

On Monday, some Illinois providers began giving the first COVID-19 vaccines to children under the age of 5.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says White House lying about COVID vaccine policy

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the Biden administration is lying about his state ordering COVID vaccines for young children, and the media played along

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Shots for tots: COVID vaccinations start for little US kids

The nation’s youngest children are getting their chance at vaccines for COVID-19.

South Florida doctor on new approval for COVID vaccines for babies, toddlers

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has approved Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for children as young as 6 months old.

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U.S. Opens COVID Vaccine To Young Kids; Shots Begin This Week

This expands coronavirus vaccine offerings to children as young as 6 months.

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U.S. Opens COVID Vaccine To Little Kids, Shots Begin Next Week

Roughly 18 million kids will be eligible, but it remains to be seen how many will ultimately get the vaccines.

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Vaccinations for children 6 months to 5 years old can begin after CDC clears the way

CDC advisers are recommending the use of two separate COVID-19 vaccines for the youngest children made by Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech, paving the way for vaccine rollout as early as next week.

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CDC Advisers Recommend COVID-19 Shots For Children Under 5

The final signoff is expected later in the day from CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky.

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US opens COVID vaccine to little kids; shots begin this week

U.S. health officials have opened COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — the last group without the shots.

“We Have to Get Out of This Phase”: Ashish Jha on the Future of the Pandemic

President Biden’s COVID czar talks about his public-health philosophy, his Twitter threads, his unlikely path to the White House, and where we go from here.

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How Cuba became a pioneer in covid-19 vaccines for kids

As the U.S. finally rolls out coronavirus vaccines for small children, Cuba is celebrating an unlikely achievement: Most of its youngsters got shots months ago.

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Florida surpasses 75,000 COVID deaths; two-thirds of state in high-risk category for community spread

Florida reached a grim milestone this week: More than 75,000 people in the state have died of COVID-19. The new death toll comes as COVID hospitalizations are rising and two-thirds of the counties in the state have moved into the red zone for high-risk levels of community spread.

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COVID cases are upending cycling, and the Tour de France starts in 2 weeks

"It's just crazy," Welsh cyclist Geraint Thomas said at the Tour de Suisse on Friday, after around 30 riders were forced to abandon the race.

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Feds: COVID vaccines for Florida kids available, but delayed after state failed to preorder doses

Gov. Ron DeSantis now says he will allow health facilities in Florida to order COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 5 years old. His shift was the latest round in a political brawl with the Biden administration over the issue of making vaccines available for children.

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The Bahamas Removes COVID-19 Testing Requirement for Fully Vaccinated Travellers

The Government of The Bahamas announced that fully vaccinated travellers will no longer be required to submit to pre-travel COVID-19 testing to enter the country

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Coronavirus FAQ: Should I still take a COVID test before flying into the U.S.?

This week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ended the COVID-19 testing rule for air passengers traveling to the U.S. from abroad. Should you still take a COVID test anyway?

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Washington Just Failed the Nation on Covid Funding

The US may be unprepared if — or when — there is a pandemic surge in the fall.

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Golden age: How the Warriors won their 4th NBA title in 8 years

USA TODAY's Jeff Zilligtt recaps the NBA Finals from Boston and how the Golden State Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, won their 4th title in 8 year.

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FDA authorizes 1st COVID-19 shots for infants, preschoolers

U.S. regulators have authorized the first COVID-19 shots for infants and preschoolers.

‘We are devastated.’ Doctors angry over DeSantis not ordering COVID vaccines for young kids

Dr. Lisa Gwynn can order a COVID-19 vaccine for a Florida 7-year-old, but she can’t for a immunocompromised toddler.

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Most of Chicago area returns to medium COVID-19 level as cases and hospital rates drop

A month ago most of the Chicago area was at high transmission for COVID-19.

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White House clams up on Biden COVID-19 testing regimen

In an abrupt change of course, the White House is now declining to comment on the frequency of President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 testing regimen.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis clashes with Biden White House over decision that Florida won't order vaccines for children under 5

Florida is the only state that hasn't pre-ordered COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5, and they could start to go out as soon as next week.

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Miami-Dade extends Nomi Health contract for COVID tests, vaccines

Miami-Dade County will continue to provide free COVID-19 testing and vaccination services with Nomi Health, officials announced on Thursday afternoon.

No satisfaction: Jagger has COVID, Rolling Stones gig off

The Rolling Stones have canceled their concert in Amsterdam, just hours before it was due to start after lead singer Mick Jagger tested positive for COVID-19.

‘Risks from travel will go up’: Doctor reacts to lifting of COVID testing requirements

An infectious disease specialist at Florida International University is explaining the potential ramifications of the Biden administration lifting its requirement that international travelers test negative for COVID-19 within a day before flying to the United States.

US lifts COVID-19 test requirement for international travel

The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international air travelers to the U.S. take a COVID-19 test within a day before boarding their flights.

COVID-19 sub-variant positivity rates, rise across South Florida

New COVID-19 sub-variant cases rise across South Florida

Virus testing the new normal as China sticks to 'zero-COVID'

Thousands of coronavirus testing sites have popped up on sidewalks across Beijing and other Chinese cities in the latest development in the country’s “zero-COVID” strategy.

Officials: Millions of COVID-19 shots ordered for youngest

White House officials say orders have been coming in for COVID-19 vaccine doses for small children.

WHO: COVID cases and deaths falling nearly everywhere

The number of new coronavirus cases and deaths reported globally fell everywhere last week except the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

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Moderna says updated COVID shot boosts omicron protection

Moderna says its experimental COVID-19 vaccine that combines its original shot with protection against the omicron variant appears to work.

FDA advisers back Novavax COVID shots as 4th US option

A more traditional kind of COVID-19 vaccine is a step closer to becoming the fourth option for U.S. adults.

COVID-19 cases, positivity rates again on the rise in South Florida

Florida is once again seeing a rise in cases of COVID-19.

Report: Florida threatened Special Olympics with $27.5M in fines over vaccine mandate

State officials said the vaccine rule was against the law, and it disqualified Special Olympics athletes from competing based on their vaccine status, ABC News reports.

White House: 1st shots for kids under 5 possible by June 21

The Biden administration says children under 5 may be able to get their first COVID-19 vaccination doses as soon as June 21, if federal regulators authorize shots for the age group as expected.

WHO believes COVID getting worse, not better in North Korea

The World Health Organization assumes the coronavirus outbreak in North Korea is “getting worse, not better,” despite the secretive country’s recent claims that COVID-19 is slowing there.

Dominant coronavirus mutant contains ghost of pandemic past

The coronavirus mutant that is now dominant in the United States spreads faster than its omicron predecessors, is adept at escaping immunity and might possibly cause more serious disease.

WHO: COVID-19 cases mostly drop, except for the Americas

The World Health Organization says the number of new coronavirus cases and deaths are still falling globally after peaking in January.

COVID-19, shootings: Is mass death now tolerated in America?

In between mass shootings killed and wounded people attending school, grocery shopping and simply living their lives, the nation marked a milestone of 1 million deaths from COVID-19.

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Long COVID affects more older adults; shots don’t prevent it

Research in U.S. veterans provides fresh evidence that long COVID-19 can happen even after breakthrough infections following vaccination.

Pfizer to offer low-cost medicines, vaccines to poor nations

Pfizer says it will provide nearly two dozen products at not-for-profit prices in some of the world’s poorest countries.

Vaccines bring optimism as COVID cases soar in South America

After a reprieve of months, confirmed cases of COVID-19 are surging in the southern tip of South America.

China's bet on homegrown mRNA vaccines holds back nation

China is trying to navigate its biggest coronavirus outbreak without a tool it could have adopted many months ago, the kind of vaccines that have proven to offer the best protection against the worst outcomes from COVID-19.

What's next for COVID-19 vaccines for youngest US children

Parents hoping to get their youngest children vaccinated against COVID-19 have some encouraging news.

Opponents of federal vaccine mandate seek rehearing

A federal appeals court is being asked to reconsider its decision allowing the Biden administration to require that federal employees get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Pfizer says 3 COVID shots protect children under 5

Pfizer says three small doses of its COVID-19 vaccine protect kids under 5.

CDC urges Pfizer booster for children ages 5 to 11

U.S. health advisers are urging a booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11.

WHO: COVID deaths dropped by 21% last week but cases rising

The number of coronavirus deaths globally dropped by about 21% in the past week while cases rose in most parts of the world, according to the World Health Organization.

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Germany's top court OKs vaccine mandate for health workers

Germany’s top court has approved rules requiring that health workers be vaccinated against COVID-19.

US health secretary tests positive for COVID on Germany trip

Another member of President Joe Biden’s Cabinet has tested positive for COVID-19.

A third of US should be considering masks, officials say

COVID-19 cases are increasing in the United States – and could get even worse over the coming months, federal health officials warned in urging areas hardest hit to consider reissuing calls for indoor masking.

Eric Clapton cancels shows after testing positive for COVID

Eric Clapton, a critic of coronavirus vaccines and pandemic restrictions, has tested positive for COVID-19 and canceled two upcoming European gigs.

WHO: 2nd COVID booster for most vulnerable offers benefits

An expert group convened by the World Health Organization says there may be some benefit to giving a second booster dose of coronavirus vaccine to the most vulnerable people amid the continuing global spread of omicron and its subvariants.

WHO: Omicron makes China's 'zero-COVID' policy unsustainable

The head of the World Health Organization says China’s extreme approach to containing the coronavirus is unsustainable because of the highly infectious nature of the omicron variant.

FDA clears COVID booster shot for healthy kids ages 5 to 11

U.S. regulators have authorized a COVID-19 vaccine booster for healthy children ages 5 to 11.

Death certificates reveal that US hit grim COVID milestone

When the U.S. hit 1 million COVID-19 deaths, the news was driven by a government tally derived from death certificates.

US deaths from COVID hit 1 million, less than 2 1/2 years in

The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has hit 1 million, less than 2 1/2 years into the outbreak.

North Korea reports 15 more suspected COVID-19 deaths

North Korea says it has confirmed 15 more deaths and hundreds of thousands of additional patients with fevers amid the country’s first COVID-19 outbreak.

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