The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department announced Tuesday that another resident has died from COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in Lancaster County to 27. The individual was a man in his 70s who was hospitalized.
The Health Department confirmed 79 new cases of COVID-19 in Lancaster County today bringing the community total to 7.004. Recoveries are from 2,803 to 2.868. The overall positivity rate in Lancaster County remains at 8.5% and the state rate is steady at 10.1%.
There are 63 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Lincoln. Nine of those patients are on ventilators.
The testing process begins with a free online risk assessment available at BryanHealth.com, CHIHealth.com or TestNebraska.com. Drive through test sites include:
- Bryan Health: Former Graham Tire Store, northeast corner of 19th and “O” streets.
- CHI Health St. Elizabeth and Test Nebraska: Gateway Mall, 6100 “O” St., northwest corner of the mall. Test Nebraska’s hours are 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays.
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.