We have all been seeing some changes in the Hinsdale and Mineral COVID-19 case numbers. Many people ask what type of determination these numbers have on the State Dial level of each community.

• Indicators, such as positivity rates, do not necessarily reflect/determine the State Dial level of the community. Those numbers alone do not tell a complete story.
• Indicators rely heavily on containment and mitigation.
• If positive case numbers are higher than usual but are being successfully contained through quarantine, contact tracing, and contact investigation, there is no need to change levels on the dial, as the spread is contained.
• If positive case numbers are rising with multiple sources of exposure in the community, contact tracing and investigation becomes extremely difficult so the dial level will change to put tools into place to help get the numbers back
• Dial levels are determined by the rate of speed at which the numbers are rising. The rate of speed is dependent upon personal prevention measures, willingness to quarantine, and effective contact tracing and investigation.

Our case numbers above are usually updated faster than our counties status on the state dial page. However, to see the statewide dial county by county, including corresponding guidance and restrictions for each COVID-19 level please visit the State dial page: