After several days of record setting numbers of new coronavirus cases, the Austin area saw a big drop on Monday. It might seem like good news, but Austin Public Health says it’s actually a sign of another problem.

“I am stunned to hear that the way we are getting the results of the tests on infections is by fax. That’s like a third world technology. Most young people don’t even know what a fax machine is anymore,” said Travis County Commissioner Brigid Shea.

On Tuesday, Austin Public Health gave Travis County Commissioners a briefing on COVID-19. Shea said she can’t believe people are waiting longer to find out if they have coronavirus because the results of nasal swab tests are being faxed.

“It’s archaic,” said Shea. “It is so crude I am horrified to hear this.”