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If you’re coughing and sniffling during summer, you may be more likely to have Covid than the flu or respiratory syncytial virus — and you should reach for a Covid test, Dr. Al-Aly said.
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Summer coughing sniffling may be Covid test Dr Al-Aly said
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0.900
Claim Maker
Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly
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News Article
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{
    "date": "2025-08-20",
    "topic": "Covid-19",
    "person": "Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly",
    "source": "The New York Times"
}
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Health Disease
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Created
September 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM (5 days ago)
Last Updated
September 2, 2025 at 8:17 PM (5 days ago)

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Why Covid Is Spreading Again This Summer
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Covid cases are rising again this summer, driven by factors like waning immunity, summer gatherings, and air-conditioned spaces. Experts urge testing and vaccination.

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Pandemic
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Virus Transmission
Summer Wave
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