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COVID cases keep rising, kids developing diabetes, the “No Surprises Act”

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Daily COVID cases in Wisconsin top 12,000 for the second time in a week. Kids who get COVID could be at increased risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Then, republican state lawmakers advance a bill to count prior COVID infections as an alternative to vaccination and testing. And finally, the “No Surprises Act” grants residents protections from surprise medical bills issued by out-of-network healthcare providers.

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Erin Gottsacker
Erin Gottsacker worked at WXPR as a Morning Edition host and reporter from December 2020 to January 2023. During her time at the station, Erin reported on the issues that matter most in the Northwoods.
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