The most common places BA.2 and omicron subvariants are spreading

It appears we're in a silent COVID wave. I know so many people who have been exposed or tested positive recently — and it's all thanks to newer, more transmissible omicron subvariants.

This all means we need to take extra precautions to protect ourselves and the most vulnerable people among us. That includes knowing where you're most at-risk of catching the virus. Where are you most likely to get an infection right now? Reporter Julia Ries asked experts where COVID is predominantly spreading.

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There are four common places

You Oughta Know

On top of COVID, there's been another worrisome wellness story this past week: The potential overturn of Roe v. Wade, which threatens the right to an abortion. We asked doctors to share what they want everyone to know about abortion and how criminalizing safe procedures is a health threat to us all.

Take their advice seriously

A Minute And Change

Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" series will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week's tip comes from Dan Reidenberg, the executive director of SAVE.org, on what he does when the news cycle stresses him out:

When I feel stressed or distressed by the negative, unhappy news and/or politics I go to the grocery store, buy food that I enjoy and I head home and make dinner. I can make what I want, what I like and how I like it to taste and that helps me feel better. It resolves the stress from the external world that can feel out of control and give it back to me in a way that I can control and enjoy.

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