Six counties in the Pacific Northwest are being advised to mask up
PORTLAND, Oregon — People in six Washington counties should begin wearing masks indoors in public and on public transportation again, according to recommendations from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The latest information from the CDC shows that Lewis County, Pacific County, Thurston County, Grays Harbor County, Garfield County, and Spokane County all have COVID-19 community levels rated"high," meaning they have had 200 or more new COVID-19 cases per 100,000 people in the last 7 days, or they've had more than 20 new COVID-19 hospital admissions per 100,000 people within a 7-day period.
KOIN-TV reported the counties range from Pacific County's 418 cases per 100,000 people to Spokane County's 207 cases per 100,000 people.The CDC said anyone at risk for severe illness in those six counties should consider taking additional precautions besides simply wearing a mask, like staying 6 feet away from others, avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces, and washing their hands often.
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