COVID News From Health Planning Council of SWFL, Inc.

LABELLE, FL. -- In the early months of COVID-19 vaccine availability, many people of all ages flocked to their nearest vaccine site to receive their shot. People flaunted their vaccination cards online and helped friends and family find appointments. But a lot has changed in the three years since the pandemic began. For example, compared to initial vaccination rates, only a small fraction of the eligible U.S. population has gotten the bivalent booster.

The virus that causes COVID-19 is much different now than when the first vaccines came out in late 2020. The bivalent boosters address both the original strain of the virus and the more contagious omicron variants currently circulating. Vaccines are effective, but the immunity they give you wears off over time. The bivalent booster builds upon your previous vaccinations to keep your immune system ready to help you avoid serious illness.

March 2023 marks the 36th anniversary of National Disability Awareness Month. When it comes to public health, it's essential to focus on the "we." We're all connected, especially regarding highly transmissible respiratory viruses.

Visit Vaccines.gov to find out where to get the nearest vaccine and booster. In addition to staying current on our vaccines, we can prevent the spread of respiratory viruses by following these additional actions.

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-Health Planning Council of SWFL, Inc.

93% Of US Population In High COVID Transmission Zone

         

LABELLE, FL. -- CDC's latest maps as of Thursday afternoon shows most Florida counties are at "high" COVID transmission levels, as well as counties in the Eastern and Midwest U.S..

Transmission levels stay stubbornly high, with 93% of the U.S. population living in areas with substantial or higher transmission. Rates are higher generally in the South, parts of the Midwest and the East Coast, with lower levels seen in the West, according to the People's CDC.

Hendry now at "high" transmission rates along with Glades, Charlotte and Collier. Lee county is at "substantial." 

Positivity test rates were 6% in Hendry last week from 202 tests performed. 66 new cases were reported. 

Hendry County data from CDC.

What the CDC calls the "Community Transmission" levels are rated "high" or "substantial" for most of Florida counties. 49% of U.S. counties are at "high" levels and 27% are at "substantial" levels. And by population, 93% of the U.S. is at high or substantial levels this week.

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  

Check your county map and mask recommendations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

#YourTaskWearAMask

Editor's note: The links above are for reader convenience, as the CDC website is not easy to search for information. The CDC pages are extremely slow loading and complicated, with many links to click to find information. 

94% Of US Population In High COVID Transmission Zones

        

LABELLE, FL. -- CDC's latest maps as of Thursday afternoon shows most Florida counties are at "high" COVID transmission levels, as well as counties in the Eastern and Midwest U.S..

Transmission levels stay stubbornly high, with 94% of the U.S. population living in areas with substantial or higher transmission. Rates are higher generally in the South, parts of the Midwest and the East Coast, with lower levels seen in the West, according to the People's CDC.

Hendry now at "substantial" transmission rates along with Lee. Charlotte and Collier and Glades are at "high." 

Positivity test rates were 12% in Hendry last week from 152 tests performed. 22 new cases were reported. 

Hendry County data from CDC.

What the CDC calls the "Community Transmission" levels are rated "high" or "substantial" for most of Florida counties. 58% of U.S. counties are at "high" levels and 22% are at "substantial" levels. And by population, 93% of the U.S. is at high or substantial levels this week.

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  

Check your county map and mask recommendations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

#YourTaskWearAMask

Editor's note: The links above are for reader convenience, as the CDC website is not easy to search for information. The CDC pages are extremely slow loading and complicated, with many links to click to find information. 

94% Of US Population LIving In COVID High Transmission Areas

       

LABELLE, FL. -- CDC's latest maps as of Thursday afternoon show nearly all Florida counties are at "high" COVID transmission levels, as well as counties in the Eastern and Midwest U.S..

Transmission levels stay stubbornly high, with 94.4% of the U.S. population living in areas with substantial or higher transmission. Rates are higher generally in the South, parts of the Midwest and the East Coast, with lower levels seen in the West, according to the People's CDC.

Hendry now at "substantial" transmission rates along with Lee. Charlotte and Collier.  Glades is at "substantial." 

Positivity rates were 6% in Hendry last week from 156 tests performed. 22 new cases were reported. 

Hendry County data from CDC.

What the CDC calls the "Community Transmission" levels are rated "high" or "substantial" for most of Florida counties. 58% of U.S. counties are at "high" levels and 22% are at "substantial" levels. And by population, 93% of the U.S. is at high or substantial levels this week.

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  

Check your county map and mask recommendations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

#YourTaskWearAMask

Editor's note: The links above are for reader convenience, as the CDC website is not easy to search for information. The CDC pages are extremely slow loading and complicated, with many links to click to find information. 

93% Of US Living In High Or Substantial COVID Transmission Areas

      

LABELLE, FL. -- CDC's latest maps as of Thursday afternoon show nearly all Florida counties are at "high" COVID transmission levels, as well as counties in the Eastern and Midwest U.S..

Hendry now at "substantial" transmission rates along with Lee and Charlotte. Glades is "moderate." Collier is at"high." 

Positivity rates were 9% in Hendry last week from 162 tests performed. 24 new cases were reported. 

Hendry County data from CDC.

What the CDC calls the "Community Transmission" levels are rated "high" or "substantial" for most of Florida counties. 57% of U.S. counties are at "high" levels and 23% are at "substantial" levels. And by population, 93% of the U.S. is at high or substantial levels this week.

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  

Check your county map and mask recommendations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

#YourTaskWearAMask

Editor's note: The links above are for reader convenience, as the CDC website is not easy to search for information. The CDC pages are extremely slow loading and complicated, with many links to click to find information. 

High COVID Transmission Still Reported In Most Population Centers

     

LABELLE, FL. -- CDC's latest maps as of Thursday afternoon show nearly all Florida counties are at "high" levels as well as the Eastern and Midwest U.S..

Hendry now at "high" transmission rates along with Lee and Charlotte. Glades is moderate. Collier is at high. Positivity rates were 9% in Hendry last week from 165 tests performed. 16 new cases were reported. 

Hendry County data from CDC.

What the CDC calls the "Community Transmission" levels are rated "high" or "substantial" for most of Florida counties, And by population, 96% of the U.S. is at high or substantial levels this week.

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  

Check your county map and mask recommendations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

#YourTaskWearAMask

Editor's note: The links above are for reader convenience, as the CDC website is not easy to search for information. The CDC pages are extremely slow loading and complicated, with many links to click to find information. 

COVID Transmission Levels 81% For High And Substantial

    

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

CDC's latest maps as of Thursday afternoon show nearly all Florida counties are at "high" levels as well as the Eastern and Midwest U.S..

Hendry now at "substantial" transmission rates along with Lee and Charlotte. Glades is moderate. Collier is at high. Positivity rates were 13% in Hendry last week from 117 tests performed. 29 new cases were reported. 

Hendry County data from CDC.

Community Transmission - High or Substantial This Week In More Than 81% Of U.S. Counties

What the CDC calls the "Community Transmission" levels are rated "high" or "substantial" for most of Florida counties, and 61% of counties in the U.S. are at "high" level and 20% at "substantial." And by population, 96% of the U.S. is at high or substantial levels this week.

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  

Check your county map and mask recommendations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

#YourTaskWearAMask

Editor's note: The links above are for reader convenience, as the CDC website is not easy to search for information. The CDC pages are extremely slow loading and complicated, with many links to click to find information. 

COVID Transmission Levels At 80% 'High Or Substantial' This Week

   

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

CDC's latest maps as of Thursday afternoon show nearly all Florida counties are at "high" levels as well as in surrounding states.

Hendry now at "substantial" transmission rates and surrounding counties of Glades is at "moderate," Lee and Charlotte at "substantial" and Collier at "high." Positivity rates were 9% in Hendry last week from 170 tests performed. 29 new cases were reported. 

Hendry County data from CDC.

Community Transmission - High or Substantial This Week In More Than 80% Of U.S. Counties

What the CDC calls the "Community Transmission" levels are rated "high" or "substantial" for most of Florida counties, and 61% of counties in the U.S. are at "high" level and 19% at "substantial." And by population, 96% of the U.S. is at high or substantial levels this week.

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  

Check your county map and mask recommendations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

#YourTaskWearAMask

Editor's note: The links above are for reader convenience, as the CDC website is not easy to search for information. The CDC pages are extremely slow loading and complicated, with many links to click to find information. 

Southwest Florida Healthcare Coalition

From the Southwest Florida Healthcare Coalition:

As the COVID-19 pandemic persists in the new year, it's essential to reflect on and acknowledge the challenges, successes, and journey ahead. In 2022, with the help of vaccines, booster shots, and treatments, COVID-19 illness was less severe and less deadly compared to 2020 and 2021. Yet, while the most acute threat of COVID has decreased in some places, it continues to impact our everyday life. Experts predict that 2023 will bring COVID's total impact on global health into sharp focus.

"Gaps in COVID testing and vaccination rates are continuing to create the perfect conditions for a new variant of concern to emerge that could cause significant mortality,"- WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Visit local "Test to Treat" locations where you can get both COVID-19 testing and treatment. If a person tests positive at a different location or with an at-home test (learn how to order four free at-home tests for your household at covid.gov), they can also go to these Test-to-Treat locations to receive a prescription from a qualified healthcare provider and treatment on the spot if eligible (learn more here).

COVID-19 will still be with us in 2023, but what does that mean in terms of hospitalizations, deaths, and other impacts?

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71% Of U.S. At High COVID Transmission Rates This Week

  

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

CDC's latest maps as of Thursday afternoon show nearly all Florida counties are at "high" levels as well as in surrounding states.

Hendry now at "high" transmission rates as well as surrounding counties of Glades, Lee, Collier and Charlotte. Positivity rates were 10% in Hendry last week from 164 tests performed. 28 new cases were reported. Hendry County data from CDC.

Community Transmission - High This Week In More Than 71% 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 71% 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  

Check your county map and mask recommendations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

#YourTaskWearAMask

Editor's note: The links above are for reader convenience, as the CDC website is not easy to search for information. The CDC pages are extremely slow loading and complicated, with many links to click to find information. 

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  

Check your county map and mask recommendations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

#YourTaskWearAMask

Editor's note: The links above are for reader convenience, as the CDC website is not easy to search for information. The CDC pages are extremely slow loading and complicated, with many links to click to find information. 

71% Of U.S. At High COVID Community Transmission Level This Week

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

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

Hendry and Glades County are now at "medium" community levels but transmission rates are at "substantial" levels in Hendry and "high" in Glades. Positivity rates were 9% in Hendry last week from 181 tests performed. 16 new cases were reported. Hendry County data from CDC.

The CDC recommends for low level counties to wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others.

Counties in states surrounding Florida are generally a scattered mixture of low to medium community levels.

Community Transmission - High This Week In More Than 71% Of U.S.

In contrast, what the CDC calls the "Community Transmission" levels are rated "moderate" or "substantial" for more more than half of Florida counties, and 71% of the U.S. is at "high" level and 15% at "substantial." Hendry is at "substantial" and Lee county is at "high" and Glades at "high",  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  

Check your county map and mask recommendations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

#YourTaskWearAMask

Editor's note: The links above are for reader convenience, as the CDC website is not easy to search for information. The CDC pages are extremely slow loading and complicated, with many links to click to find information. 

77% Of U.S. At High COVID Transmission Levels This Week

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

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

Hendry and Glades County are now at "low" community levels but transmission rates are at "substantial" levels in Hendry. Positivity rates were 5% in Hendry last week from 195 tests performed. 25 new cases were reported. Hendry County data from CDC.

The CDC recommends for low level counties to wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others.

Counties in states surrounding Florida are generally a scattered mixture of low to medium community levels.

Community Transmission Climbing - High This Week In More Than 77% Of U.S.

In contrast, what the CDC calls the "Community Transmission" levels are rated "moderate" or "substantial" for more more than half of Florida counties, and 77% of the U.S. is at "high" level and 15% at "substantial." Hendry is at "substantial" and Lee county is at "substantial" and Glades at "moderate",  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  

Check your county map and mask recommendations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

#YourTaskWearAMask

Editor's note: The links above are for reader convenience, as the CDC website is not easy to search for information. The CDC pages are extremely slow loading and complicated, with many links to click to find information. 

75% U.S. At 'High' COVID Transmission Level

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

CDC's latest maps as of Thursday afternoon show most of Florida counties are at "low" levels along with a few at "medium" levels.

Hendry County is now at "medium" community levels but transmission rates are at "substantial" levels. Positivity rates were 6% in Hendry last week from 175 tests performed. 28 new cases were reported. Hendry County data from CDC.

The CDC recommends for low level counties to wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others.

Counties in states surrounding Florida are generally a scattered mixture of low to medium community levels.

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

In contrast, what the CDC calls the "Community Transmission" levels are rated "moderate" or "substantial" for more more than half of Florida counties, and 75% of the U.S. is at "high" level and 17% at "substantial." Hendry is at "substantial" and Lee county is at "high" and Glades at "moderate",  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  

Check your county map and mask recommendations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

#YourTaskWearAMask

Editor's note: The links above are for reader convenience, as the CDC website is not easy to search for information. The CDC pages are extremely slow loading and complicated, with many links to click to find information. 

COVID Transmission Levels Climbing This Week - High In 72% Of U.S.

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

CDC's latest maps as of Thursday afternoon show most of Florida counties are at "low" levels along with a few at "medium" levels.

Hendry County is now at "low" community levels but transmission rates are at "substantial" levels. Positivity rates were 7% in Hendry last week from 145 tests performed. 39 new cases were reported. Hendry County data from CDC.

The CDC recommends for low level counties to wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others.

Counties in states surrounding Florida are generally a scattered mixture of low to medium community levels.

Community Transmission Climbing - High This Week In More Than 72% Of U.S.

In contrast, what the CDC calls the "Community Transmission" levels are rated "moderate" or "substantial" for more more than half of Florida counties, and 72% of the U.S. is at "high" level and 18% at "substantial." Hendry is at "substantial" and Lee county is at "high" and Glades,  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  

Check your county map and mask recommendations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

#YourTaskWearAMask

Editor's note: The links above are for reader convenience, as the CDC website is not easy to search for information. The CDC pages are extremely slow loading and complicated, with many links to click to find information. 

Rising COVID Transmission Rates In Southwest Florida And U.S.

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

CDC's latest maps as of Thursday afternoon show most of Florida counties are at "low" levels along with a few at "medium" levels.

Hendry County is now at low community levels but transmission rates are at substantial levels. Positivity rates were 9% in Hendry last week from 119 tests performed. 52 new cases were reported. Hendry County data from CDC.

The CDC recommends for low level counties to wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others.

Counties in states surrounding Florida are generally a scattered mixture of low to medium community levels.

Community Transmission Climbing - High This Week In More Than 54% Of U.S.

In contrast, what the CDC calls the "Community Transmission" levels are rated "moderate" or "substantial" for more more than half of Florida counties, and 54% of the U.S. is at "high" level and 27% at "substantial." Hendry and Lee county are at "high" and Glades,  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  

Check your county map and mask recommendations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

#YourTaskWearAMask

Editor's note: The links above are for reader convenience, as the CDC website is not easy to search for information. The CDC pages are extremely slow loading and complicated, with many links to click to find information. 

COVID Cases Rising This Week

 LABELLE, FL. -- The number of Florida counties on the CDC's list of "low community level" for COVID-19 is increasing although transmission rates are at still at "high" or "substantial" levels around the state and country.

CDC's latest maps as of Thursday afternoon show most of Florida counties are at "low" levels along with a few at "medium" levels.

Hendry County is now at low community levels but transmission rates are at substantial levels. Positivity rates were 8% in Hendry last week from 152 tests performed. Click for Hendry County data from CDC.

The CDC recommends for low level counties to wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others.

Counties in states surrounding Florida are generally a scattered mixture of low to medium community levels.

Community Transmission Climbing - Substantial To High This Week In U.S.

In contrast, what the CDC calls the "Community Transmission" levels are rated "moderate" or "substantial" for more more than half of Florida counties, and 45% of the U.S. is at "high" level and 29% at "substantial." Hendry and Lee county are at "substantial" and Glades,  Charlotte and Collier are 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  

Check your county map and mask recommendations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

#YourTaskWearAMask

Editor's note: The links above are for reader convenience, as the CDC website is not easy to search for information. The CDC pages are extremely slow loading and complicated, with many links to click to find information. 

COVID Numbers This Week

LABELLE, FL. -- The number of Florida counties on the CDC's list of "low community level" for COVID-19 is increasing although transmission rates are at still at "high" or "substantial" levels around the state and country.

CDC's latest maps as of Thursday afternoon show most of Florida counties are at "low" levels along with a few at "medium" levels.

Hendry County is now at low levels after being at HIGH levels for seven weeks in a row previous months. Positivity rates were 2.3% in Hendry last week from 168 tests performed. Click for Hendry County data from CDC.

The CDC recommends for low level counties to wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others.

Counties in states surrounding Florida are generally a scattered mixture of low to medium community levels.

Community Transmission Substantial To High This Week In U.S.

In contrast, what the CDC calls the "Community Transmission" levels are rated "moderate" or "substantial" for more more than half of Florida counties, and 39% of the U.S. is at "high" level and 33% at "substantial." Hendry county is at "low" and Glades at "substantial." Charlotte and Collier are at "substantial," Lee at "substantial." 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  

Check your county map and mask recommendations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

#YourTaskWearAMask

Editor's note: The links above are for reader convenience, as the CDC website is not easy to search for information. The CDC pages are extremely slow loading and complicated, with many links to click to find information. 

COVID Transmission Rates Still High With Low Numbers

   LABELLE, FL. -- The number of Florida counties on the CDC's list of "low community level" for COVID-19 is increasing although transmission rates are at still at "high" or "substantial" levels around the state and country.

CDC's latest maps as of Thursday afternoon show most of Florida counties are at "low" levels along with a few at "medium" levels.

Hendry County is now at low levels after being at HIGH levels for seven weeks in a row previous months. Positivity rates were 1.7% in Hendry last week from 179 tests performed. Click for Hendry County data from CDC.

The CDC recommends for low level counties to wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others.

Counties in states surrounding Florida are generally a scattered mixture of low to medium community levels.

Community Transmission Substantial To High This Week In U.S.

In contrast, what the CDC calls the "Community Transmission" levels are rated "moderate" or "substantial" for more more than half of Florida counties, and 47% of the U.S. is at "high" level and 27% at "substantial." Hendry county is at "moderate" and Glades at "low." Charlotte and Collier are at "high," Lee at "substantial." 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  

Check your county map and mask recommendations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

#YourTaskWearAMask

Editor's note: The links above are for reader convenience, as the CDC website is not easy to search for information. The CDC pages are extremely slow loading and complicated, with many links to click to find information. 

Florida COVID Low But Transmission Levels Still High

  LABELLE, FL. -- The number of Florida counties on the CDC's list of "low community level" for COVID-19 is increasing although transmission rates are at still at "high" or "substantial" levels around the state and country.

CDC's latest maps as of Thursday afternoon show most of Florida counties are at "low" levels along with a few at "medium" levels.

Hendry County is now at low levels after being at HIGH levels for seven weeks in a row previous months. Positivity rates were 3.5% in Hendry last week from 188 tests performed. Click for Hendry County data from CDC.

The CDC recommends for low level counties to wear a mask on public transportation. You may choose to wear a mask at any time as an additional precaution to protect yourself and others.

Counties in states surrounding Florida are generally a scattered mixture of low to medium community levels.

Community Transmission Moderate To Substantial This Week In U.S.

In contrast, what the CDC calls the "Community Transmission" levels are rated "moderate" or "substantial" for more more than half of Florida counties, and 47% of the U.S. is at "high" level and 26% at "substantial." Hendry county is at "low" and Glades at "moderate." Charlotte and Collier are 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  

Check your county map and mask recommendations here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

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Editor's note: The links above are for reader convenience, as the CDC website is not easy to search for information. The CDC pages are extremely slow loading and complicated, with many links to click to find information.