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The testing positivity rate, the percentage of tests that have positive results, is used to gauge community transmission of the virus in a way that is not as influenced by the number of tests.
When transmission of the virus is high (as it was for most of January and February), there is twice-weekly testing for skilled nursing workers. When transmission is low, there is monthly testing required, according to the Public Health Department.
School reopening plans include regular surveillance testing for teachers and other district employees, and state guidelines require youth athletes and coaches in certain contact sports to get tested weekly.
More testing will bring COVID numbers down and increase openings
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COVID-19 daily numbers dropping in Santa Barbara County, enforcement actions released
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