One in five Americans started a monthly outdoor habit during the pandemic, new research suggests. But, many non-white and urban residents stopped.
Author: Kyle Bagenstose, USA TODAY
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As COVID-19 and the omicron variant spread across the country, scientists are increasingly testing raw sewage to track trends.
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