ADHS Blog: New CDC mask recommendations draw on local COVID-19 cases, healthcare system impacts

New CDC mask recommendations draw on local COVID-19 cases, healthcare system impacts ADHS has consistently followed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and today's updated CDC recommendations on mask use are no exception.  The CDC's mask recommendations now vary according to a community level that considers COVID-19 cases per 100,000 residents and COVID-19's impact on the local healthcare system. The COVID-19 community level for each county can be found at bit.ly/community_levels. According to the CDC, community levels in Maricopa, Yavapai, Coconino, and Santa Cruz counties are currently such that residents can consider going without masks in public indoor settings. In all other Arizona counties, the CDC recommends masks in all public indoor settings, including schools. Read the Blog

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