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California Faces COVID Surge: Masks Advised Indoors

9/4/2025

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California is seeing a summer surge in COVID-19 cases, indicated by high levels in wastewater.
The state public health department reports a recent increase in cases.
Local health officials advise wearing masks in indoor public areas.
The CDC observes rising COVID-19 activity in various regions across the U.S.

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Story summary

California is seeing a summer surge in COVID-19 cases, indicated by high levels in wastewater.
The state public health department reports a recent increase in cases.
Local health officials advise wearing masks in indoor public areas.
The CDC observes rising COVID-19 activity in various regions across the U.S.