Lincoln-Lancaster County COVID-19
39 more lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Lincoln Friday. The community total is now 281.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath, repeated shaking with chills, repeated muscle pain, headache, sore throat or new loss of taste or smell.
Those who experience these symptoms are urged to access drive-through testing offered by Bryan Health and CHI Health St. Elizabeth. Residents begin this process with a free online risk assessment available at BryanHealth.com and CHIHealth.com.
If testing is recommended, individuals will be given an order and referred to one of the testing sites. Only those with an order and referral from Bryan Health or CHI Health St. Elizabeth, or an order from their doctor are permitted at the drive-through sites. Those who need assistance may contact the Health Department at 402-441-8006.
The latest information on local coronavirus response is available at COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov. LLCHD has established a hotline at 402-441-8006 for questions on COVID-19
Nebraska COVID-19
Three additional deaths related to COVID-19 were reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Friday bringing the State’s death total to 73.
The Sarpy/Cass Health Department reported its first death, that of an individual in his 80s who lived in Sarpy County.
Two Rivers Public Health Department reported its second death, that of a woman in her 60s from Dawson County. She had been hospitalized and had underlying health conditions.
The West Central District Health Department reported its second death, that of a Lincoln County woman in her 60s who was hospitalized and suffered serious underlying health conditions.