Effectiveness of Boosters, Mask Mandates, and the Current State of the Pandemic

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COVID-19 cases are on the rise (again). But this isn’t the surge of years’ past..it’s more like a “swell”. 

We also have more immunity, there are effective treatments, and a new booster is on the way. KQED Health Correspondent Lesley McClurg explains what you need to know about this increase in COVID cases.

Links: 

• The New COVID 'Eris' Variant and Rising Cases: What You Need to Know
• Fueled by 'Eris,' COVID Escapes Predictability Once Again

This episode was produced by Maria Esquinca and Alan Montecillo and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra.

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