Right now, about 43,000 new cases are reported each day. That’s down 21 percent from the beginning of August. Experts say it’s due to an increase in mask wearing now that most states have some type of requirement, including here in Minnesota.
Lou Raguse dives deeper into the local impact.
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Officials: COVIID-19 numbers improving in Greenville, must be vigilant in mask use, distancing
Some good news for Greenville County but city and health officials said people must remain vigilant with mask use, hygiene, and social distancing to help keep curbing the numbers (Aug. 21, 2020)
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