A high percent positivity means that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, transmission is elevated in the jurisdiction and community mitigation measures are warranted to reduce transmission.
A high percent positivity means there is a high rate of SARS-CoV-2 infections due to extensive transmission of the virus in the geographic area.
For details on steps you can take to slow the spread of the virus in your community, visit Implementation of Mitigation Strategies for Communities with Local COVID-19 Transmission.To reduce the percent positivity, a community can work to reduce the coronavirus transmission.
For a comprehensive list of CDC recommendations for prevention of COVID-19 transmission, visit CDC’s summary of guidance.A community.