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Claim Text: Covid cases are rising in much of the country.
Simplified Text: Covid-19 cases are rising in much of the U.S. as of mid-September 2026.
Confidence Score: 0.950
Claim Maker: Maggie Astor
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "date": "2026-09-16" }
Subject Tags: Health Statistics
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Created: September 18, 2026 at 2:02 AM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated: September 18, 2026 at 2:02 AM (3 weeks ago)

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Covid Vaccines Delayed for Half of U.S. Children

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/16/well/covid-vaccines-vfc-program-delay.html

The federal government has not made updated Covid vaccines available through the Vaccines for Children program, affecting about half of American children. This delay impacts uninsured and low-income families, with the Department of Health and Human Services yet to make a decision.

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