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The summer COVID-19 bump is here, and growing, but there’s some relatively good news, too. 

For many, the symptoms don’t last nearly as long as they once did. And some doctors are taking a more lenient approach to COVID testing—especially since tests are no longer free—saying they are OK with people who are mildly ill simply isolating until the symptoms go away. 

So, can we view COVID 2024 as nothing more annoying than the common cold? Not so fast, experts said. That’s misguided, incorrect, and potentially dangerous. Head over to WebMD to read the full story.