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Public Health Notes 500% Jump In Virus Cases in 10-to-19 Year Olds

BEND, OR -- Public Health Director Nahad Sadr-Azodi briefed county commissioners yesterday. He was asked about active virus cases today and how long ago they started. He said the majority started in September and are still recovering. Sadr-Azodi said with attention being paid to the metrics to get K- through 3 grades back in classrooms the county has to be below 30 cases per 100-thousand and to get 4th through 12 graders back the rate must be 10-per 100-thousand. Sadr-Azodi also told commissioners a review of virus cases since July showed a fairly low infection rate among 10-to-19 year olds. He says in recent weeks virus cases among people 10-to-19, has jumped 500%.

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