Retweeted NOAA Satellites (@NOAASatellites): For this #WednesdayMorning, take a look at #HurricaneLaura with @NOAA's #GOESEast satellite as the hurricane's convection bursts with lightning. As of 8 a.m. EDT, #Laura had winds of 115 mph and was rapidly intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico.
I’d imagine that the positivity rate would increase, though. If you’re reserving tests for those most convinced they have COVID... twitter.com/ryanstruyk/sta...
Old CDC website: “Testing is recommended for all close contacts of persons with SARS-CoV-2 infection."
New CDC website: “If you have been in close contact of a person with a COVID-19 infection for at least 15 minutes but do not have symptoms, you do not necessarily need a test."
Unsurvivable storm surge with large and destructive waves will cause catastrophic damage from Sea Rim State Park, Texas, to Intracoastal City, Louisiana, including Calcasieu and Sabine Lakes. This surge could penetrate up to 30 miles inland from the immediate coastline. #Laurapic.twitter.com/bV4jzT3Chd
New from @ibellamurray: Local Iowa school districts are confirming they will force exposed and/or infected teachers back into the classroom if they show no COVID symptomshttps://t.co/pdeYTv15Vt