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California sees summer uptick in COVID-19 cases. Here's what we know

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Denise Dador, as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · July 28, 2026 · 1 min read

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California is experiencing an increase in COVID-19 cases during the summer. This trend is not unique to the state, as several other states are also seeing a rise in cases. The situation has raised questions about whether there is a cause for alarm.

Further details about the uptick in cases and its implications are available from local news sources. For more information on the current COVID-19 situation in California, readers can refer to the latest updates from ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC).

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Category: local · Published: July 28, 2026 · Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) · Reading time: 1 min

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Byline on source page	Denise Dador, as published by ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC)
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Source published	Jul 28, 2026
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