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Effective today, those who test positive will receive a text message rather than a phone call, when their isolation period ends.
Today's #COVID19AB update:
New cases: 1,549
Testing: about 19,500/8% positivity
In hospital: 328
In ICU: 62
Sadly, 5 new deaths are being reported.
New cases: 1,549
Testing: about 19,500/8% positivity
In hospital: 328
In ICU: 62
Sadly, 5 new deaths are being reported.
Hinshaw says COVID is like a snowball rolling down a hill and getting bigger as it goes
Hinshaw also says she is presenting to the committee meeting today and will announce any decisions tomorrow (Tuesday).
Hinshaw asked what specific new measures she will recommend ... she responds that it is her job is to give recommendations and more info will be available tomorrow.
Hinshaw asked about political types giving conflicting information in messaging. She answers that spread is stronger in fall and winter and we need everyone to pull together, she is grateful for those reinforcing that message.
Hinshaw will hold a #COVID19AB avail each day this week.
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