OHA Director Patrick Allen during today’s media availability: "To date, we’ve recorded 25,761 confirmed and presumed cases of #COVID19, including 212 today. Sadly, we are reporting five additional 5 deaths today, bringing our statewide total to 438."
"New cases continue to decline and while that’s a positive trend, we have a long way to go before we can safely bring our students back into classrooms. Still, the numbers we are seeing indicate we’re making progress.”
"That’s further evidence that the statewide guidance to wear face coverings, keep physically distant and restrict social gatherings, is slowing the spread of #COVID19. Last week marked the 3rd consecutive week of declining daily cases."
"The percentage of positive tests dropped slightly: Last week, we reported 24,177 test results, and the rate of positive tests fell from 5.4% to 5.1%. Hospitalizations offer further encouragement. Since 8/14, we have seen a 41% decrease in currently hospitalized #COVID19."
"We are headed in the right direction. But we need to keep up the pressure to further slow the spread of the virus. At this point in the reopening, we cannot afford to suffer the setbacks we observed following the post re-opening holidays, such as Memorial Day and July 4th."
"As we head into #LaborDay, I want to caution people to strongly rethink your plans:
-- Limit your social gatherings
-- Wear a face covering
-- If you have a small gathering consider hosting it outdoors rather than indoors
-- Wash your hands frequently"
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