Downward trajectory of documented cases within a 14-day period OR Downward trajectory of positive tests as a percent of total tests within a 14-day period (flat or increasing volume of tests)
Whether your state is using the alternative measure is an issue to take up with them.
An alternate criteria is the percentage of POSITIVE tests, as long as the number of tests are stable or increasing:
https://www.whitehouse.gov/openingamerica/#criteria
Whether your state is using the alternative measure is an issue to take up with them.