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I came down with COVID a couple days ago. I had been visiting a nursing home the past 1.5 weeks. I usually wore masks, but I didn't have it on the whole time I was there. NBC News: Health authorities say Covid cases are on the rise around the nation, with 15 states reporting high levels of the virus in wastewater. While the severity of the disease is lessening overall, the elderly and immunocompromised are still at higher risk. NBC News' Erin McLaughlin reports.

When it comes to California, we think you’re behind 2.6 million others who are at higher risk in your state. And in Solano County, you’re behind 27,300 others. These are just estimates and the line may ultimately be shorter. The order isn’t yet finalized and children could be skipped entirely if the vaccine isn’t approved for people under 18. via Instagram

Being exposed to wildfire smoke and poor air quality can also increase your risk of infection, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Being exposed to wildfire smoke and poor air quality can also increase your risk of infection, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes #COVID -19. https://t.co/qtAhO7DvQG — The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center 😷 (@OSUWexMed) September 14, 2020 West Coast residents continue to suffer from fires and smoke with Seattle, Washington posting the worst air quality in the world on Friday. How can breathing wildfire smoke and ash impact the risk of contracting COVID-19? Lalaine Ignao has this report. Exposure to wildfire smoke can increase COVID-19 risk, health experts say https://t.co/EwynOEObBP via @KING5Seattle — Matthew Keys (@MatthewKeysLive) September 13, 2020 Register to vote at www.vote.gov . Already registered? Find out about state and local elections . Find your  state or locall election office...