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CDC Shifts to Community-Level COVID Guidance | Jersey News
The CDC just unveiled a major shift in how we track and respond to COVID-19, ditching color-coded risk levels for a smarter, more flexible system called “Community Levels.” This new approach zeroes in on three key metrics: hospitalizations, hospital capacity, and new cases — all designed to reflect real-time pressure on healthcare systems. Low levels mean hospitals aren’t overwhelmed and severe cases are rare; higher levels signal strain and call for more caution. The goal? Empower local communities to tailor responses to their own needs, not a one-size-fits-all playbook. Even when community…
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