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Few people wear masks or take other precautions anymore, but no, COVID-19 isn’t over.
The seven-day daily average of 115 new cases was the first time since mid-May the numbers hit triple digits, according to state Department of Health numbers released Wednesday. The average positivity rate, 12%, was roughly double what it was in mid-May.
Other indicators like hospital admissions also are on the rise. While the numbers may be relatively low, the fact that they’re rising is a worrisome trend. Please, be careful out there.