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Weakened public health powers raise outbreak risks
Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.
Some jurisdictions have weakened their public health authorities in response to criticism of lockdowns, school closures, mask mandates, vaccine requirements and other COVID-era restrictions.
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