TYLER, Texas — Community transmission continues to rise to an "uncontrolled" level in East Texas, according to the Northeast Public Health District.
On Monday four more counties under NET Health's seven-county jurisdiction joined Smith County to reach “substantial” community spread levels of COVID-19, as the remaining two counties in “moderate” spread climb the ladder to substantial levels.
Smith County has the highest transmission rate in the district, now at a rate of 76.84 — a 98% increase from 38.66 Thursday.
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