What a difference three years makes.

The unofficial count is likely much, much higher.

To date, the county has registered about 36,000 related deaths.

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Today, Covid tests are widely available.

Health care providers also have the ability to perform PCR tests for patients when needed.

DHS-operated hospitals and clinics will continue to offer testing for people without insurance.

Covid Global Health Emergency Over

City News Service contributed to this story.