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U.S. Faces Health Crisis Five Years After COVID-19

3/13/2025

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Five years post-COVID-19, the U.S. grapples with over 1.2 million lives lost and persistent health crises. Deepening political divides and waning faith in science jeopardize future preparedness, compounded by funding cuts to health agencies. With millions suffering from long COVID, America must unite and strengthen its health systems to confront looming pandemic threats.

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Story summary

Five years post-COVID-19, the U.S. grapples with over 1.2 million lives lost and persistent health crises. Deepening political divides and waning faith in science jeopardize future preparedness, compounded by funding cuts to health agencies. With millions suffering from long COVID, America must unite and strengthen its health systems to confront looming pandemic threats.