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California Urges Masks as COVID Cases Surge Again

9/5/2025

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Yolo County, California, advises indoor masking for individuals over 2 due to rising COVID-19 cases.
Wastewater testing shows high virus levels in regions like Sacramento and San Francisco.
California's COVID-19 positivity rate has doubled since late July, reaching 12.07% on August 23.
Los Angeles County's positivity rate rose from 8.11% to 13.44%; Orange County's increased from 9.4% to 18.1%.
Public health officials recommend high-quality masks and vaccinations to reduce severe illness risk.
Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis has removed vaccine mandates, emphasizing personal freedom.

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Yolo County, California, advises indoor masking for individuals over 2 due to rising COVID-19 cases.
Wastewater testing shows high virus levels in regions like Sacramento and San Francisco.
California's COVID-19 positivity rate has doubled since late July, reaching 12.07% on August 23.
Los Angeles County's positivity rate rose from 8.11% to 13.44%; Orange County's increased from 9.4% to 18.1%.
Public health officials recommend high-quality masks and vaccinations to reduce severe illness risk.
Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis has removed vaccine mandates, emphasizing personal freedom.