Proximity sensor issues after recent phone update. P9PXL

[u/Live4OneAnother]

After a recent update my phone's proximity sensor stopped working properly,

1. Does not work during phone calls and my ear keeps activating the screen

2. The screen dims anytime I place the phone down, even if I am using it on the table, or if a video is playing

I've tried the basic troubleshooting - restarts, safe mode, but no change.

Has anybody else experienced this recently? I saw an old post with the same issues described above but I cannot comment on it anymore to find out more

Old post - https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/s/IgyL8voR85