Study examines impact of high volume testing at colleges on county COVID data

Study examines impact of high volume testing at colleges on county COVID data
The state Department of Public Health COVID-19 dashboard includes the state’s percent positivity rate with and without higher education testes included.
By GRETA JOCHEM
NORTHAMPTON — A particular graph caught Susan Voss’ eye when she looked at the state’s weekly COVID-19 data report for data to inform her family and her position as a School Committee member.
“All fall I really was concerned about this graph,” the Northampton resident said. “It showed the differences in the percent positivity if you remove higher education versus keeping higher education. It’s a really big difference.”

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