HARRISBURG (Newsradio 1020 KDKA) – The Department of Health launched an online dashboard to show Pennsylvania counties' progress as they move through the COVID-19 reopening.
"As the dashboard shows, there are several metrics used to determine if it is safe for a county to reopen to the next phase," Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine said. "We too, want to get back to a normal life. However, we need the help of all Pennsylvanians to make that happen. By taking simple steps, like continuing to wear a mask, staying home when sick, and implementing social distancing, we can help eliminate the spread of COVID-19 and help Pennsylvania fully reopen in a safe and efficient manner."
The dashboard breaks down the following four main categories determining if a county can move into the next phase:
- Stable, decreasing, or low confirmed case counts, past two weeks compared to previous two weeks
- Contacts of case are being monitored;
- PCR positivity rate <10% 14 in past days; li>
- Hospital bed use is 90% or lower per district population.
As counties move from yellow into green phase, the Department of Health will monitor increased risks, like significant outbreaks of COVID-19. The overall risk must remain mitigated for fourteen days before a yellow county can go green.
___Listen to KDKA Radio on the RADIO.COM AppTell your smart speaker to "play KDKA Radio"Receive email updates from KDKA RadioFollow KDKA Radio: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
