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17 Lab-Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 Sunday

By News Aug 23, 2020 | 3:40 PM

17 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 were reported in Lancaster County Sunday bringing the community total to 3,635. The number of deaths in the community remains at 19.  The Lincoln-Lancaster County positivity rate is 6.7 percent

There were 27 cases reported Saturday for a weekend total of 44 cases.

Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath, repeated shaking with chills, repeated muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell. If you have symptoms, please get tested. Testing is now open to all Lancaster County residents by appointment only.

The testing process begins with a free online risk assessment available at BryanHealth.comCHIHealth.com or TestNebraska.com. Drive through test sites include:

  • Bryan Health: LifePointe, 7501 S. 27th St.
  • CHI Health St. Elizabeth: Gateway Mall, 6100 “O” St., northwest corner of the mall.
  • Test Nebraska: Gateway Mall, northwest corner of the mall. Test Nebraska appointment times are from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday.

The COVID-19 Risk Dial is at “Yellow,” indicating a moderate risk of the virus spreading. Residents are advised to follow these recommendations to protect themselves and others:

  • Limit activities outside the home.
  • Stay at least six feet from others when outside the home.
  • Wear face masks and wash hands frequently.
  • Attend gatherings and events only with modifications such as physical distancing, face masks, etc.
  • Follow CDC Travel Guidelines available at cdc.gov.
  • Those at risk of complications from COVID-19 should continue to minimize close contact with others.

For more information, visit COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov or call the Health Department hotline at 402-441-8006.

Source:  City of Lincoln News Release / Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department COVID-19 Dashboard