@CoverMeCagney, I found it fabulous, and had no idea, that y'all were doing the same math/science levels to rate for LOCAL levels to change that to my understanding, only the State of New York /Cuomo has said for about 6 months. It was all science based/math and depended exactly on WHO /other science said to do. Test, trace, isolate, focus on the hot spots as priority and target specific mitigations accordingly. Logical isn't it!
Does anyone know if any other states in the US are doing what UK and New York state are doing?
@SouthAussie, is that how you guys are doing also?
In Ohio, we have been using a similar system for some time now, it is a statewide color-coded system based on a data-driven framework to identify counties’ level of risk. It is update weekly and the Governor gives weekly press conferences to announce changes in the "map" and also visits hot spots to meet with public health officials and civic and elected leaders when warranted.
Ohio Public Health Advisory System
Ohio Public Health Advisory System Covid-19
The Public Health Advisory Alert System is a color-coded system designed to supplement existing statewide orders through a data-driven framework to assess the degree of the virus’ spread and to engage and empower individuals, businesses, communities, local governments, and others in their response and actions.
The system consists of four levels that provide Ohioans with guidance as to the severity of the problem in the counties in which they live. The levels are determined by seven data indicators that identify the risk level for each county and a corresponding color code to represent that risk level.
County Level Indicator Breakdown
Case Rates by County
Risk Level Guidance