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State epidemiologist anticipates spike in COVID hospitalizations deeper into fall, winter

Updated: Sep 16, 2021 11:46 PM

“Whatever form of COVID is in front of us, mixed with influenza, we will see increased cases and increased need for hospitalization into the fall and into the winter,” Sidelinger said.

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