Episode 1256 • • 25:26 - 27:53
1256: White Tears
Collin County Texas, COVID-19 Probable Case Definitions
A May 18th Collin County City Council meeting revealed that the Texas Department of State Health Services adopted a "probable case" definition for COVID-19. Under these rules, individuals in contact with a single confirmed case can be added to the official case count without being tested themselves. This change in reporting methodology is cited as a primary driver for the reported "surge" in Texas.