Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department Wednesday announced that two residents have died from COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in Lancaster County to 45. The individuals were a woman in her 30s with underlying health conditions who had been hospitalized and a woman in her 90s who was at a long term care facility.
There are 92 lab confirmed cases of COVID-19 Wednesday in the county bringing the community total to 9,164. Recoveries are up from 3,964 to 4,024
The Lancaster County positivity rate remains at 9.1% but the Nebraska rate is up from 11.3 to 11.5%
There are 62 people hospitalized with 36 from Lancaster County and 26 from other communities. Ten 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 “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.
For more information, visit COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov or call the Health Department hotline at 402-441-8006.