The U.S. State of California is experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases, prompting concern among state health officials. A specific variant is believed to be driving the increase, and experts are hopeful that new vaccine formulations will help lower the numbers. This concerning news coincides with a recent government report that links the COVID-19 pandemic to a significant drop in life expectancy in California. Ediz Tiyansan reports from Los Angeles.
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