The latest statewide case total is 65,376, as of Oct. 27. There were 55 new COVID-19-related deaths in the state over the last seven days, for a total of 620. A total of 42,633 Nebraskans diagnosed with COVID-19 have since recovered.
The daily average of positive cases for the last seven days is 852, compared to a daily average of 838 last week, and 684 and 530 cases in prior weeks.
Daily hospitalizations increased by 37 over the last seven days for a total of 436 and 91 of Nebraska’s 93 counties have had one or more positive COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days.
DHHS urges all Nebraskans to avoid the Three Cs to slow the spread of the virus:
- Crowded places – avoid group gatherings if you can’t maintain 6-feet of distance from others.
- Close contact – wear a mask or maintain 6-feet of distance from people not in your household.
- Confined spaces – avoid enclosed spaces with poor ventilation.
Halloween safety
Door to door trick-or-treating, truck-or-treat events and community celebrations come with a higher risk for infection. Nebraskans are encouraged to adapt these and other fall activities to help limit the potential for COVID-19 exposure.
Anyone dressing up is encouraged to make a cloth face mask part of their costume, as layering a costume mask over a cloth mask can make it hard to breathe.
Nebraskans are reminded to wear a mask, keep at least six feet of distance, wash hands and use hand sanitizer anytime you’re with people from outside your household, and avoid crowded places, close contact and confined spaces. Anyone with COVID-19, or who may have been exposed to COVID-19, should avoid in-person celebrations.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has tips to help adjust plans for Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, Thanksgiving and other celebrations at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html#halloween.