The Lincoln – Lancaster County Health Department reports that two residents have died from COVID-19. The individuals were men in their 40’s and 70’s who were hospitalized. That brings the number of COVID-19 deaths in the county to 26.
County health officials report 49 additional cases of COVID-19 Monday bringing the community total to 6.925. Recoveries are up from 2,726 to 2,803. The overall Lancaster County positivity rate remains at 8.5% and the state rate is up from 9.8% to 10.1%. The national positivity rate is down from 8.2% to 8%.
There are 61 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Lincoln. Eleven patients are currently on ventilators.
Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath, repeated shaking with chills, repeated muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell. If you have symptoms, please get tested. Testing is now open to all Lancaster County residents by appointment only.
The testing process begins with a free online risk assessment available at BryanHealth.com, CHIHealth.com or TestNebraska.com.
The COVID-19 Risk Dial is at “Orange,” indicating a high risk of the virus spreading. Residents are advised to follow these recommendations to protect themselves and others:
- Limit activities outside the home, unless for work, school, medical care, or food.
- Work from home when possible.
- Stay at least six feet from anyone outside the home.
- Face masks should be worn by those over two years old when indoors and when unable to physical distance.
- Avoid large gatherings.
- Attend small gatherings and events only with modifications such as physical distancing, face masks, etc.