A nurse prepares vaccines during a mass vaccination event held at the Richmond Raceway in 2021.
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Health officials warn of rising COVID-19 cases as summer heats up
With the summer season in full swing, local and state health officials are urging the public to take steps to protect themselves from COVID-19 infection, as cases recently have risen across the United States.