
The CDC release information regarding guidelines to help prevent the spread of the Delta variant and protect local communities. Pettis County Health Center states the area is considered high transmission and low vaccinated.
With the Delta variant, getting vaccinated is more urgent than ever. Getting vaccinated prevents severe illness, hospitalization, death; it also helps reduce the spread of the virus in communities. Unvaccinated individuals should get vaccinated or consider wearing face coverings
Health officials say the symptoms of the Delta variant differs from the strain of COVID-19 experienced last year. The Delta variant is considered more severe and contagious.
CDC recommends community leaders to encourage vaccination and masking to prevent further outbreaks in areas of substantial and high transmission.
With the 2021-2022 school year approaching, CDC recommends that teachers, staff, students and visitors to K-12 schools continue wearing cloth face coverings – regardless of vaccination status. Children should return to full-time in-person learning in the fall with layered prevention strategies in place.