The Calhoun County Public Health Department reports there are now 240 deaths of county residents blames in part on the COVID-19 virus. The department is continuing to stage walk-in virus vaccination clinics this week.
The CDC mask guidance relates to the addition of a mask made of cloth, worn along with a medical or surgical style mask. Lab experiments have shown that the combination results in up to 95% effectiveness in preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus.