There are 93 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lancaster County Tuesday bringing the community total to 9,072. The number of deaths in the community remains at 43. Recoveries are up from 3,922 to 3,964
The Lancaster County positivity rate is up a notch from 9% to 9.1%. The Nebraska rate remains at 11.2%
There are 62 people hospitalized with COVID-19 with 37 from Lancaster County and 25 from other communities. Seven patients are currently 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.