The COVID-19 Event Risk Assessment Planning Tool by the Georgia Institute of Technology provides insight regarding the risk factor associated with gatherings of specific sizes. In the North Country, gatherings are said to be risky beginning with event sizes of 50 or more. Specifically for gatherings with groups of 15, the risk level for Jefferson County is 24% and 34% for both Lewis and St. Lawrence counties. The risk level is 74% in Lewis County and even higher in St. Lawrence County where it stands at 75%. Testing is being done across St. Lawrence County at urgent care offices, pharmacies and at various testing sites.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 24, 2021 08:02 UTC