As the COVID summer swell continues, California's positivity rate is now as high as last year's major surge. KQED's Carly Severn has more.

As the COVID summer swell continues, California's positivity rate is now as high as last year's major surge. KQED's Carly Severn has more.

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California's COVID Positivity Rate Matches Last Year's Surge

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California's COVID Positivity Rate Matches Last Year's Surge

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