CMS has posted updated COVID-19 data for the week ending October 4, 2020.
County positivity rates dated October 13, 2020 are also available. This is data from September 24-October 7, 2020. (Remember you can also access past county activity rates in the archives.) Facilities should monitor these rates every other week and adjust staff testing accordingly.
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