Two other states are now on the right track to contain coronaviruses

Based on the tests, tracing and preparation, these states of the east coast are positioned to contain Covid-19.


Coronavirus case numbers continue to increase around the country - measured in some places,alarming in many more. And although it is difficult not to focus on everything that happens from the reopening, it is important not to ignore or not learn to learn from some states that seem to have things under control. About a week ago, Michigan, New York and New Jersey were the only threeStates considered to contain the coronavirus-Based on the analysis of data fromCOVID act now, a multidisciplinary team of technologists, epidemiologists, health experts and public policy leaders. Located six days later, Michigan was degraded for "the growth of controlled disease" due to the recent increase in new cases. The good news is that New York and New Jersey stay on track and are now joined by two of their east coast neighbors:Connecticut and Massachusetts.

The team behind COVID ACT now analyzes data fromThe New York Times and several other verified follow-up sources to determine whatLevel of risk Each state has to spread coronavirus. To achieve their conclusions, they turn to four key indicators: if cases decrease or not, if there is a sufficient amount of tests made, if the hospitals are prepared and have available space and if the Status is in contact correctly and efficiently. . Read it to see where these two new states are with regard to the indicators. And for some areas that do not do so well as well now, checkThese 4 states where Covid-19 cases are bites have a break paused.

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Connecticut

Lynde Point Lighthouse, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, USA
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Connecticut recently joined New York and New Jersey inIssuance of a travel notice This requires anyone who arrives from a state with high rates of infection at the fifteenth quarantine for a period of 14 days. In fact, Connecticut found that new cases and hospitalizations decrease regularly in recent weeks and state officials want to keep it in this way.

According to Covid Act Now, theThe state has an infection rate- The average number of people each sick person infects 0.75 and a positive test rate of 1.4%, that the COVID team is now acting "sufficiently generalized and aggressive tests in Connecticut to detect most new cases ". In addition, 56% of available IAC hospital beds, Connecticut would only need 19% to be able to handle a second wave of viruses. The state also has 860 contact traces, which is much more than 395 that Covid now act sufficient estimates to trace all new CVIV-19 cases in a period of 48 hours. And for some of the areas much less in control, checkThese 5 states are directed to another lockdown..

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Massachusetts

Sailboats on the Charles River with Boston's Back Bay skyline in the background.
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The Massachusetts is found in a situation very similar to Connecticut. With a rate of infection of 0.76, a positive test rate of 2.5% and requires only 14% of the 65% of the CCU hospitals currently available in the state, things are rather good. Not to mention the fact that the Massachusetts has 2,500 contact traces, more than double what Covid Act says now that it actually needs. However, we know how fast things can change courses (remember at Michigan?), It is therefore important that these states are diligent because they continue to do what worked for them. And for more information up to date,Sign up for our daily newsletter.


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