Saturday
Cortland and Tompkins counties were elevated to medium risk of coronavirus spread, the federal government reported Friday, as the risk in Chenango and Madison counties was lowered to that level.
The risk level remained high in Tioga and Broome counties, medium in Cayuga and Onondaga, and low in Madison and Chenango.
Cortland County had 34 new cases of COVID-19 between Nov. 3 and Wednesday, giving it a rate of 71.46 cases per 100,000 people, the national Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports.
It had a “medium” risk, under CDC guidelines. Under metrics and guidance from the CDC — which take into account the number of new cases in a week, the number of hospitalizations and hospital capacity:
In counties with a “high risk,” wearing a mask in indoor public places is still recommended.
In counties with a “medium risk,” people with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask. People at a high risk for severe illness should consult their healthcare provider about the need for a mask or other precautions.
In counties with a “low risk,” no additional precautions beyond staying up to date with vaccines and getting tested if one has symptoms are recommended.
