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The number of cases Covid-19 could reach a "point of crisis" in Arizona at the end of this month, an expert of Public Health announced Monday."I do not achieve a particular crisis point us before Thanksgiving," said Dr. Joe Gerald, associate professor at the University of Arizona Zuckerman College of Public Health, inArizona Daily Star. "But once we hit Thanksgiving and move towards Christmas and New Year, I think we will eventually get to a point of crisis. »

According to the state public health department, the total number of new cases increased by 32% compared to the previous week in Pima County, county second most populous of Arizona, which contains the city of Tucson. Read on to see how the state of danger and to ensure your health and the health of others, do not miss theseWithout signs that you have already had coronavirus.

Small engine rallies spread to the approach of the holiday season

Community broadcasting has been a serious problem since the beginning of the pandemic, causing experts to recommend the closure of restaurants and bars and restrictions on large gatherings such as concerts and sporting events, and many schools to move to distance learning instead of individual classes.

But in the last months, experts have noted that small gatherings, such as family events, began driving the spread.

This seems to be the case in Arizona, as well, said Dr. Francisco Garcia, Chief of Pima County. "It's interesting, because even as the school begins to open, what we see in school is not really the school's spread," he said. "It seems that children in classrooms are relatively safe and relatively well. The cases identified and associated with the school are not acquired in schools. »

Coronavirus prevalent in small meetings and families caused public health officials nationwide to encourage Americans to rethink their plans for Thanksgiving and holidays, and consider jumping a rally in person this year to protect the health of the elderly and vulnerable.

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"The new normal"?

As in many states, the mortality rate of coronavirus in Arizona, doctors have learned more about how to treat the disease although there is still no cure. Hospitalizations in the state are up, but they have not reached the peak levels of last July.

"I'm starting to get to the point where I think we'll seesawing that way for some time to reach a level of community immunity through vaccination," said Garcia. "I'm beginning to wonder if this is what the new normal will look like in the coming months. »

As for yourself, do all you can to help you settle-Covid-19 first Mask, get tested if you think you coronavirus, avoid the crowds (and bars and parties of house), practice social distancing, run only essential shopping, regular hand washing, disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and through this pandemic at your healthier, do not miss these35 places you are most likely to catch Covid.