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      <title>Eating One Hot Dog Takes Off an Astonishing Amount of Minutes of Your Life</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 20:53:20 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>The CDC Says You Need to Steam Your Meat Because of a Salmonella Outbreak</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:48:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It might be time to invest in a panini press. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-cdc-says-you-need-to-steam-your-meat-because-of-a-salmonella-outbreak/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It might be time to invest in a panini press. <a href="https://wgrd.com/the-cdc-says-you-need-to-steam-your-meat-because-of-a-salmonella-outbreak/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Is Licking the Cake Batter Worth Getting Sick? The CDC Says No!</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 06 Aug 2021 00:27:28 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ugh, the batter is the best part of a cookie or cake. <a href="https://wgrd.com/is-licking-the-cake-batter-worth-getting-sick-the-cdc-says-no/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ugh, the batter is the best part of a cookie or cake. <a href="https://wgrd.com/is-licking-the-cake-batter-worth-getting-sick-the-cdc-says-no/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2021 21:55:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Attendees who tested positive were all symptomatic at the time of the fair. <a href="https://wgrd.com/did-you-go-to-the-ionia-free-fair-you-may-need-to-be-tested-for-covid/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Attendees who tested positive were all symptomatic at the time of the fair. <a href="https://wgrd.com/did-you-go-to-the-ionia-free-fair-you-may-need-to-be-tested-for-covid/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Popular Seasoning Brand Recalls Four Products Due to Salmonella Risk</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:39:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Make sure your next meal doesn't have a sprinkle of Salmonella. <a href="https://wgrd.com/popular-seasoning-brand-recalls-four-products-due-to-salmonella-risk/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Make sure your next meal doesn&apos;t have a sprinkle of Salmonella. <a href="https://wgrd.com/popular-seasoning-brand-recalls-four-products-due-to-salmonella-risk/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>400K COVID-19 Vaccines in Michigan Are About to Expire in a Month</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:37:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The vaccination rate in the state has gone done almost every week since April. <a href="https://wgrd.com/400k-covid-19-vaccines-in-michigan-are-about-to-expire-in-a-month/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The vaccination rate in the state has gone done almost every week since April. <a href="https://wgrd.com/400k-covid-19-vaccines-in-michigan-are-about-to-expire-in-a-month/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Frozen Shrimp Sold at Meijer &amp; Whole Foods Recalled Due to Salmonella</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2021 22:29:02 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Six illnesses were reported between February and April. <a href="https://wgrd.com/frozen-shrimp-sold-at-meijer-whole-foods-recalled-due-to-salmonella/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Six illnesses were reported between February and April. <a href="https://wgrd.com/frozen-shrimp-sold-at-meijer-whole-foods-recalled-due-to-salmonella/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Vaccine Clinic at DeVos Place Coming to an End on May 22</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:37:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The clinic opened in late January and has administered over 200,000 vaccines. <a href="https://wgrd.com/vaccine-clinic-at-devos-place-coming-to-an-end-on-may-22/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The clinic opened in late January and has administered over 200,000 vaccines. <a href="https://wgrd.com/vaccine-clinic-at-devos-place-coming-to-an-end-on-may-22/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Will Move Forward with Johnson &amp; Johnson Vaccine</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:56:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A pause was put on the vaccine on April 13 after six women developed severe blood clots.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-will-move-forward-with-johnson-johnson-vaccine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A pause was put on the vaccine on April 13 after six women developed severe blood clots.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-will-move-forward-with-johnson-johnson-vaccine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Apr 2021 22:17:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Free vaccine and no appointment necessary. <a href="https://wgrd.com/muskegon-county-hosting-walk-in-covid-vaccine-clinic-this-friday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Free vaccine and no appointment necessary. <a href="https://wgrd.com/muskegon-county-hosting-walk-in-covid-vaccine-clinic-this-friday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Being Hosted for West MI Teens Tomorrow</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2021 13:38:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[West Michigan has been seeing an increase in positive COVID cases among kids 19 and younger.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/covid-19-vaccine-clinic-being-hosted-for-west-mi-teens-tomorrow/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[West Michigan has been seeing an increase in positive COVID cases among kids 19 and younger.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/covid-19-vaccine-clinic-being-hosted-for-west-mi-teens-tomorrow/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Free COVID Testing this Weekend for Spring Breakers in Kent County</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 02:19:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There is an average of over 200 new COVID-19 cases a day in Kent County. <a href="https://wgrd.com/free-covid-testing-this-weekend-for-spring-breakers-in-kent-county/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 14:29:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Anyone who is eligible can bring their spouse or domestic partner to also get vaccinated.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/muskegon-county-hosting-covid-19-shot-clinic-for-seniors-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Tinder Giving Away Free COVID-19 Tests to Matches</title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Is your match "COVID worthy?" <a href="https://wgrd.com/tinder-giving-away-free-covid-19-tests-to-matches/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Moderna is Now Giving Children the COVID-19 Shot as Part of Study</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 22:07:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The study plans to enroll almost 7,000 children from the U.S. and Canada. <a href="https://wgrd.com/moderna-is-now-giving-children-the-covid-19-shot-as-part-of-study/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The study plans to enroll almost 7,000 children from the U.S. and Canada. <a href="https://wgrd.com/moderna-is-now-giving-children-the-covid-19-shot-as-part-of-study/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>These Simple Tips Can Help You Recover from the Time Change</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 22:07:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The majority of Americans need one to three days to adjust to the time change. <a href="https://wgrd.com/these-simple-tips-can-help-you-recover-from-the-time-change/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The majority of Americans need one to three days to adjust to the time change. <a href="https://wgrd.com/these-simple-tips-can-help-you-recover-from-the-time-change/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Mar 2021 19:08:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[March 10, 2020 was when the first case of COVID-19 was detected in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/gov-whitmer-asking-michiganders-to-turn-on-lights-for-1-year-anniversary-of-covid/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[March 10, 2020 was when the first case of COVID-19 was detected in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/gov-whitmer-asking-michiganders-to-turn-on-lights-for-1-year-anniversary-of-covid/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2021 21:10:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You can sign up for alerts to be notified when vaccines are available at your nearest store. <a href="https://wgrd.com/people-will-be-able-to-get-a-covid-vaccine-for-free-through-spartannash/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You can sign up for alerts to be notified when vaccines are available at your nearest store. <a href="https://wgrd.com/people-will-be-able-to-get-a-covid-vaccine-for-free-through-spartannash/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Warning: Don’t Post Your COVID Vaccine Cards on Social Media Says BBB</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 01:53:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Protect yourself not just from the virus but from scammers, too. <a href="https://wgrd.com/warning-dont-post-your-covid-vaccine-cards-on-social-media-says-bbb/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Protect yourself not just from the virus but from scammers, too. <a href="https://wgrd.com/warning-dont-post-your-covid-vaccine-cards-on-social-media-says-bbb/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>COVID-19 Testing Site Opens Thursday at Grand Rapids Airport for Residents &amp; Travelers</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 20:53:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The G.R. Ford International Airport is one of the first airports in the nation to open a testing site. <a href="https://wgrd.com/covid-19-testing-site-opens-thursday-at-grand-rapids-airport-for-residents-travelers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The G.R. Ford International Airport is one of the first airports in the nation to open a testing site. <a href="https://wgrd.com/covid-19-testing-site-opens-thursday-at-grand-rapids-airport-for-residents-travelers/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2020 23:22:32 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Policies are currently in effect at all locations. <a href="https://wgrd.com/walmart-costco-tighten-covid-19-restrictions-amid-rising-cases/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Policies are currently in effect at all locations. <a href="https://wgrd.com/walmart-costco-tighten-covid-19-restrictions-amid-rising-cases/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:15:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The main health concern if a cider mill isn't run properly is E. coli.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-cider-mill-shut-down-by-state-for-unsanitary-conditions/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:36:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The affected product can be returned for a full refund. <a href="https://wgrd.com/trader-joes-recalling-over-4k-pounds-of-fish-in-19-states-including-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The affected product can be returned for a full refund. <a href="https://wgrd.com/trader-joes-recalling-over-4k-pounds-of-fish-in-19-states-including-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>$500M Going Towards Rebuilding Michigan’s Water Infrastructure</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2020 00:49:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This will also create 7,500 new jobs in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/500m-going-towards-rebuilding-michigans-water-infrastructure/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 17 Sep 2020 02:10:45 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Indoor bar service has been shut down since July 1in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bars-will-remain-closed-in-michigan-says-dr-khaldun/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Indoor bar service has been shut down since July 1in Michigan. <a href="https://wgrd.com/bars-will-remain-closed-in-michigan-says-dr-khaldun/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Aerial Treatment Scheduled for West MI this Week to Kill Mosquitoes</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2020 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Treatment is expected to begin on Wednesday night. <a href="https://wgrd.com/aerial-treatment-scheduled-for-west-mi-this-week-to-kill-mosquitoes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Treatment is expected to begin on Wednesday night. <a href="https://wgrd.com/aerial-treatment-scheduled-for-west-mi-this-week-to-kill-mosquitoes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Spectrum Health Launches Curbside Vaccinations at 40+ Locations</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2020 03:29:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This is one of the first for the Midwest. <a href="https://wgrd.com/spectrum-health-launches-curbside-vaccinations-at-40-locations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is one of the first for the Midwest. <a href="https://wgrd.com/spectrum-health-launches-curbside-vaccinations-at-40-locations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2020 02:51:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The mosquito-borne virus is outpacing last year's numbers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/reschedule-outdoor-activities-due-to-eee-says-mi-health-department/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The mosquito-borne virus is outpacing last year&apos;s numbers. <a href="https://wgrd.com/reschedule-outdoor-activities-due-to-eee-says-mi-health-department/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>IKEA Donates $1.2M to Michigan’s COVID-19 Relief Fund</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:14:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[To date, this has been the largest donation made to the fund. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ikea-donates-1-2m-to-michigans-covid-19-relief-fund/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Florida is Going to Release 750M Genetically Modified Mosquitoes</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2020 01:23:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The modified mosquitoes will only be male since female mosquitoes are the only ones who bite humans and animals. <a href="https://wgrd.com/florida-is-going-to-release-750m-genetically-modified-mosquitoes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The modified mosquitoes will only be male since female mosquitoes are the only ones who bite humans and animals. <a href="https://wgrd.com/florida-is-going-to-release-750m-genetically-modified-mosquitoes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Flu Shots Now Available at CVS &amp; Walgreens. Here’s What You Need to Know</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2020 23:59:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With the ongoing pandemic health officials are urging people now more than ever to get their flu shots this year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/flu-shots-now-available-at-cvs-walgreens-heres-what-you-need-to-know/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With the ongoing pandemic health officials are urging people now more than ever to get their flu shots this year. <a href="https://wgrd.com/flu-shots-now-available-at-cvs-walgreens-heres-what-you-need-to-know/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2020 03:43:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Listeria is a germ that causes people to get sick after eating contaminated food.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/fda-recalling-lemons-limes-oranges-and-potatoes-due-to-listeria-risk/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Listeria is a germ that causes people to get sick after eating contaminated food.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/fda-recalling-lemons-limes-oranges-and-potatoes-due-to-listeria-risk/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Is Wildwater Adventure in Muskegon a Waterpark or Pool?</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2020 01:32:46 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The park was told to close by a health inspector but officials contested it by saying they operate as an "outdoor swimming pool." <a href="https://wgrd.com/is-wildwater-adventure-in-muskegon-a-waterpark-or-pool/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The park was told to close by a health inspector but officials contested it by saying they operate as an &quot;outdoor swimming pool.&quot; <a href="https://wgrd.com/is-wildwater-adventure-in-muskegon-a-waterpark-or-pool/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2020 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Testing is available for both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. <a href="https://wgrd.com/spartannash-offering-free-covid-19-testing-at-some-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Testing is available for both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. <a href="https://wgrd.com/spartannash-offering-free-covid-19-testing-at-some-stores/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Several Teens Test Positive for COVID-19, Linked to Grad Parties in Forest Hills</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:07:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The parties occurred the weekend of July 18 in Forest Hills. <a href="https://wgrd.com/several-teens-test-positive-for-covid-19-linked-to-grad-parties-in-forest-hills/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The parties occurred the weekend of July 18 in Forest Hills. <a href="https://wgrd.com/several-teens-test-positive-for-covid-19-linked-to-grad-parties-in-forest-hills/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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