TEMPLE, Texas — The Bell County Public Health District raised the area's community COVID-19 level on Tuesday from medium to high.
The Health Department said COVID-19 community levels are based on three factors:
- The number of cases within seven days
- The amount of hospitalizations within seven days
- The percent of hospital beds occupied by COVID-19 patients
The Centers for Disease Control recommends that people in an area with a high COVID-19 community level get tested if you have symptoms and stay home if you feel sick.
Anyone with symptoms, a positive test or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a mask for 10 days, according to the health department.
Staying up to date with vaccinations is also highly recommended. A second booster is recommend for those over the age of 50 and for those who are immunocompromised.
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