James Lloyd-Smith

UCLA

Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UCLA.

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California reported more than 7,000 new COVID-19 cases on Monday — the largest daily jump so far. Other parts of the U.S.

Superspreaders might be unknowingly driving the COVID-19 pandemic

California reported more than 7,000 new COVID-19 cases on Monday — the largest daily jump so far. Other parts of the U.S.

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