CDC upgrades Travis County's COVID-19 Community Level from low to medium

New COVID-19 case totals reached the threshold necessary to trigger additional preventive measures. Upgraded Risk-Based Guidelines include masking in many circumstances.

Medium: Indoor masking when gathering, dining and shopping.APH supports wearing a well-fitting mask and practicing social distancing as additional layers of protection to prevent the spread of COVID-19, especially as we see case reports and hospital admissions increase in the community. 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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