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A full transcript will be available 1–2 workdays after the episode’s publication. COVID-19 cases are on the rise (again). But this isn’t the surge of years’ past..it’s more like a “swell”. We also have more immunity, there are effective treatments, and a new booster is on the way. KQED Health Correspondent Lesley McClurg explains what you need to know about this increase in COVID cases. Links: The New COVID 'Eris' Variant and Rising Cases: What You Need to Know Fueled by 'Eris,' COVID Escapes Predictability Once Again This episode was produced by Maria Esquinca and Alan Montecillo and hosted by Ericka Cruz Guevarra. Episode transcript Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices