Nebraska is seeing a decline in daily positive COVID-19 cases identified.
Data from the Department of Health and Human Services shows last week there were 234 cases reported compared to 269, 270 and 291 in prior weeks.
The state’s online dashboard shows 32,889 Nebraskans have been diagnosed with the virus, almost 24,155 have recovered.
Last week 15 residents died bringing the death toll to 378.
“We recognize the many Nebraskans who are following prevention measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 and encourage them to keep it up,” said Dr. Gary Anthone, Chief Medical Officer and Director of Public Health for DHHS. “With greater movement happening in communities as schools are back in session and colleges reconvene, these actions help protect everyone and preserve our hospital capacity.
“Parents of students are asked to pay particular attention to possible signs of COVID-19 and keep their children home if they are running a fever or displaying other symptoms. Parents should contact their health care provider for an assessment and consider scheduling a test.”
Masks matter in the fight against COVID-19.
DHHS, Gov. Pete Ricketts, local health department leaders, and medical experts across the state continue to stress the importance of masks and ask Nebraskans to wear them along with taking the preventive actions listed below:
- Keep your distance – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/social-distancing.html
- Wear a face covering – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance recommends avoiding masks with an exhalation valve or vent, which allow respiratory droplets to be expelled – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html
- Wash your hands – https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html
- Know your risk – https://www.nebraskamed.com/COVID/7-steps-to-identify-risky-covid-19-situations?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=MIM07012020.
- Stay home – if you’re sick or if you’ve been exposed to COVID-19 – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-are-sick/index.html
- Get tested – if you’ve been exposed or have symptoms via TestNebraska.com or TestNebraska.com/es for Spanish, or another testing site in your community