The COVID-19 Risk Dial remains in elevated yellow for a second week. The yellow position on the dial indicates that the risk of the virus spreading in the community is moderate. The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department says cases increased over the past week – from 440 to 523 for the week ending August 27.
Wastewater surveillance showed a slight in increase in virus particles over the past week and the 7-day rolling average of hospitalizations decreased, from 44 last week to 40 on Tuesday.
The Health Department reminds residents that free home COVID-19 test kits are available in the main lobby of the health department at 31st and O Street during regular business hours. Test kits are also available at all Lincoln City Library locations.