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COVID cases rise in western states; health officials urge vaccination
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — With many COVID-19 mandates lifted, we might think that this deadly virus is a problem of the past. However, with recent data depicting an uptick in cases across western states and President Biden's own positive …