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MAYOR'S MESSAGE 9/22/2020
Its been a long and weary summer for many people. The COVID pandemic continues to weight heavily on everyone – from negative business impacts to the personal loss of families, friends. neighbors or colleagues. We all want this to be over and for life to return to normal (or at less some semblance of normalcy). I urge everyone, however, not to become complacent. We are slowing seeing improvement in the number of ill and dying, but it is not over yet, and if we let our guard down too soon, we could be back where we were after the Memorial Day holidays.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that up to 40% of COVID-19 infections are caused by asymptomatic spread of disease. Asymptomatic spread of disease means that a person is infected with COVID-19 but does not show any symptoms. This person is still infectious and can spread COVID-19 to others.
There is a common misconception that people who are COVID-19 positive and asymptomatic are less likely to spread disease in a way that will cause severe infections in others. This is not true. Asymptomatic spread occurs much like symptomatic spread, in that it is possible to spread the disease to someone who may develop a severe form of disease later.
What this means for daily activities or interactions is that people who look perfectly healthy might be infected with COVID-19 virus. The best ways to prevent getting this disease is by continuing to follow the basic public health guidelines of limiting contact with others, avoiding large gatherings, wearing a mask at all times when in public, maintaining at least six feet of distance and performing hand hygiene properly. It is also important to avoid touching your face, nose and eyes while in public. The risk of contracting COVID-19 can be greatly reduced by practicing these simple steps.
As we begin the fall season, we also have the double whammy of the flu season. It has been stated that it is possible to get both the flu and OCVID 19 at the same time. Getting the flu vaccine can reduce that risk. Please continue to make good public health decisions and take care of yourself and your family. We can beat this if we all work together, stay vigilant and fight complacency every day.
Mayor Dee Grimm
