The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department announced that another resident has died from COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in Lancaster County to 32. The individual was a woman in her 50s who was hospitalized.
The Health Department reports 53 new lab confirmed cases of COIVD-19 in the county today bringing the community number to 7.534. There are 55 people hospitalized with nine patients on ventilators. Recoveries are up from 3,228 to 3,271
The Lancaster County positivity rate remains at 8.6% and the Nebraska rate is up from 10.1% to 10.2%. The national rate is down from 8% to 7.7%
he 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 “Elevated 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.
- Follow CDC Travel Guidelines available at cdc.gov.