COVID Transmission Rates Now 'High' For 75% Of U.S.

 

LABELLE, FL. -- The number of Florida counties on the CDC's list for COVID-19 is increasing for transmission rates categorized as "high" or "substantial" levels around the state, as well as around the country while hospitalization and death rates are climbing.

CDC's latest maps as of Thursday afternoon show most of Florida counties are at "high" levels or "substantial" levels.

Hendry now at "high" transmission rates and "substantial" levels in Glades. Positivity rates were 11% in Hendry last week from 154 tests performed. 29 new cases were reported. Hendry County data from CDC.

Community Transmission - High This Week In More Than 75% Of U.S.

What the CDC calls the "Community Transmission" levels are rated "high" or "substantial" for more more than half of Florida counties, and 75% of the U.S. is at "high" level and 15% at "substantial." Hendry is at "high" and Lee county is at "high" and Glades at "substantial",  Charlotte and Collier are at also at"high." 

High Transmission Level is defined as new cases per 100,000 persons in the past 7 days of 100 or more OR Percentage of positive NAATs tests during the past 7 day at 10% or more. 

 

To see "Community Transmission" levels click The community transmission map  

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