Health Dept.: The data is determined by behavior
”What we do this weekend will have an effect on what we do later,” said health officer Dr. Bruce Randolph.
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”What we do this weekend will have an effect on what we do later,” said health officer Dr. Bruce Randolph.
Thursday's COVID-19 Joint Task Force briefing features Shelby County Health Department health officer Dr. Bruce Randolph.
”We must create an environment where masks are the norm,” Shelby County Health Department Director Alisa Haushalter said.
The latest COVID-19 data is consistent with the trend the pandemic is stabilizing in Shelby County.
Local churches are urged to social distance to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Local official say they'll be watching.
The incomplete Shelby County Health Department analysis shows two-thirds of the confirmed COVID cases with detailed information were among African Americans and more than 70% of the deaths examined were among African Americans.
The warning is equally stern for essential businesses, who must sanitize and enforce social distancing, even if it means changing business practices.
“This is not just a recommendation but a requirement supported in law,” said Dr. Bruce Randolph, health department medical officer.
Travel to China within the last two weeks is still the biggest factor for who may be at risk.