Local health departments react to CDC mask guideline change
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Fans wear face masks to help curb the spread of COVID-19 as they arrive before a SheBelieves Cup women s soccer match between the United States and Brazil, Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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CINCINNATI â Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended wearing masks indoors in areas experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases including for those who are fully vaccinated.
In Hamilton County, COVID-19 cases are rising. As of Tuesday, the Hamilton County Public Health Department said nearly 120 people were hospitalized due to the virus. Two weeks ago that number was closer to 40 on any given day.
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County Commissioner Denise Driehaus recounted the mental toll the pandemic has taken on her and her colleagues, pausing briefly as tears began to well up. While it s hard to find a silver lining from this experience, I do believe that there s some lessons learned, and even some areas where our collective efforts have made us stronger, Driehaus said.
Driehaus also said that just because the briefings are stopping, they re not stopping the work. She says commission meetings will look different going forward. Meetings will not be back right away to pre-pandemic capacity levels and CDC masking guidelines for indoor gatherings will be followed. Hand sanitizer and PPE will be readily available. All Hamilton County employees will be returning to work in-person by June 1.
Hamilton Co. discusses latest CDC guidance over masks
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Published: Apr. 28, 2021 at 11:11 AM EDT|Updated: Apr. 28, 2021 at 9:54 AM EDT
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CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Health Commissioner Greg Kesterman discussed the latest CDC guidance over masks and HCDC’s Pat Longo will discuss the latest help available to small businesses from the SBA.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday unveiled new guidance lessening requirements for outdoor mask-wearing, especially for vaccinated people.
Almost half of the Hamilton County population is vaccinated, but Hamilton County health officials say there is a decrease in people getting it.