Early results from Johnson County’s random community testing program show mitigation strategies appear to be working to reduce the spread of coronavirus, officials said Tuesday.
But Sanmi Areola, public health director, said it is still too early — and data is still too limited — to draw any definitive conclusions. He warned that residents must continue following social distancing requirements and abiding by the stay at home order — which leaders have said could be extended past next week.
“I will say that our tactics appear to have worked pretty well. But it is way too early to definitively say that. And it’s definitely way too early to roll back. We don’t want to lose the gains we have made,” Areola said.
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