The purpose of the COVID-19 Community Risk Level is to help you determine the best ways to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 infection and seriously illness. At this time, COVID-19 is only one of several viruses spreading in our community, as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are also circulating. Risk of infection and severe illness along with the risk of developing Long COVID or Post COVID-19 Syndrome increases as community, personal and situational risk increases.
It is vital that everyone use multiple layers of protection to reduce the risk of becoming ill and protect those closest to us.
There are many actions we can take to reduce our risk of getting COVID-19 on a daily basis including:
Additional considerations for businesses, organizations, and employers are available on our operating your business safely and partners and municipalities webpages. Higher risk settings are to use sector specific guidance.
For optimal viewing of the COVID-19 Community Risk dashboard, click here to open in a new window.