The COVID-19 Risk Dial remains in the low orange range for a fourth week. The Lincoln – Lancaster County Health Department reports Tuesday that some key indicators have shown signs of improvement.
Cases showed a slight decrease over the past week from 633 to 618 for the week ending July 30th.
Wastewater surveillance showed a decline in virus particles over the past week.
The 7-Day Rolling Average of hospitalizations decreased from 42 last week to 34 Tuesday, August 2nd.
COVID-19 continues to spread in the community at high levels and people are more likely to come into contact with someone who has the virus.
The Health Department has these recommendations:
Stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations, which includes getting booster doses as soon as you’re eligible.
When unable to distance, wear a mask both indoors and in crowded outdoor settings.
Wear a mask if you have COVID-19 like symptoms, have a positive COVID-19 test, or have been exposed to someone with the virus.
Get tested or self-test if you have allergy, cold or COVID-19 symptoms or have been exposed to someone with the virus. Lancaster County residents can report results of their at-home COVID-19 tests to the Health Department. The form is available at lincoln.ne.gov/COVID19ReportResults. All information is confidential.
Stay home if you’re sick.
If you test positive, ask your health care provider about COVID-19 treatments that may be available to you or find a test and treat location at covid.gov.
If you test negative but continue to experience COVID-like symptoms, follow up with your health care provider.
Those over age 65 and people with medical conditions associated with higher risk for severe COVID-19 should consult with their health care providers about taking additional protective actions.
Find upcoming vaccination clinic dates and locations at covid19.lincoln.ne.gov or by calling the Health Department at 402-441-4200.