The number of cases of COVID-19 in Lake County is now high enough to put the community at the “high” community level as outlined by the CDC. The rating means there is high and abundant local transmission of the virus, which could soon affect healthcare resources in the community. Moving into the CDC’s High Community Level does not trigger any new countywide health measures, however, it signals that reassessing measures may become necessary. Although an indoor face covering requirement hasn’t been necessary for months, county health officials have consistently strongly recommended residents wear face coverings indoors while in public as an extra layer of protection against COVID-19 transmission.