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Eric Rogers

Berkeley, CA

The coronavirus continues to claim lives as we approach the anniversary of the first pandemic lockdowns in the United States. As of press time nearly 2.5 million people have died worldwide with more than 48,000 Californians among its victims. Those figures continue to climb at an alarming rate. As of press time COVID-19 kills more Americans daily than the Sep 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

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