A 1-week period of “Medium COVID-19 Activity” as measured by the Centers for Disease Control has subsided back to a “Low” level as of data posted on Thursday, May 26.
The rate of new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population in the past 7 days went from the previous 204.61 to 199.41. And although the new case rate fell below the “Medium” threshold, hospitalization metrics actually increased; from a New Covid-19 rate of admissions per 100,000 population of 8.6, to a current 9.8. And the percent of staffed inpatient beds in use by patients with confirmed COVID-19 rose from 3.4% to 4.9%.
At a low level of community transmission, the CDC recommends that one stays up to date with vaccinations…get tested if you have symptoms, a positive test or exposure to someone with COVID-19, and to wear a mask – always on public transportation, or by choice as an additional precaution to protect one’s self or others.
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