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Leveling, But Still A Surge: COVID Q&A

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A patient critically ill with COVID-19 is pictured here in OHSU's intensive care unit on Aug. 19, 2021.
Kristyna Wentz-Graff

New cases of COVID-19 dropped from their mid-August peak in Jackson County, but they remain far above the levels of even last November, the previous peak of the pandemic.

So there's a lot of ground left to cover, many people to treat, and thousands of people without vaccines.

Dr. Jim Shames, Jackson County Medical Director, is back to weekly Q&A sessions, as long as the danger remains high. Ask your question at 800-838-3760 or JX@jeffnet.org.

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The Jefferson Exchange is Jefferson Public Radio's daily news program focused on issues, people and events across Southern Oregon and Northern California. Angela Decker is the program's senior producer, Charlie Zimmermann is the assistant producer, and Geoffrey Riley hosts the show.