The Centers for Disease Control has raised the COVID-19 Community Level in Travis County to medium due to a recent uptick in the amount of virus spread and cases in Austin.
Austin Public Health recommends the following guidelines when the Community Level is medium:
For people who are up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines: Masking is optional when gathering, dining and shopping. Mask when social distancing is not possible.APH says it supports wearing a well-fitting mask and practicing social distancing as additional layers of protection to prevent the spread of COVID-19.its risk-based guidelines to align with CDC Community Level metrics in March.
The CDC shifted to Community Levels as much of the country achieved high levels of vaccination. The Community Levels model aims to protect those at the highest risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and reduce strain on healthcare systems.
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