Mobile, Ala. (WKRG) — Dr. Bernard Eichold of Cellular County Wellness Department is recommending people to don masks in general public areas.

“Some websites in Mobile County have documented community transmission take a look at amount at around 50 % positive. MCHD tested practically 4,000 people today final 7 days, which had a 30 percent positivity charge. Five % or significantly less is an accepted national threshold. Omicron is the predominant variant, representing approximately 80 p.c of the good conditions. Obviously, Omicron is hugely contagious. With this enhanced group transmission amount, MCHD endorses that anybody above the age of 2 — no matter of their personal vaccine position – wear a mask in the community, keep social distancing and commonly washing of fingers for the next several months. Massive gatherings need to be averted. If you have not carried out so, you should get vaccinated. And if you are suitable, make sure you get the booster shot. As we have damaged the group transmission a few instances in the previous, let us all do the job alongside one another for the up coming quite a few weeks to yet again have success.”

Dr. Bernard Eichold, MCHD

Masks are currently being advisable for any one setting up at the age of two and up.

This is only a recommendation and not a mask mandate.