The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department reports 52 new lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Lincoln Monday bringing the community total to 2,482. The number of deaths in the community remains at 14.
As of Monday, the recovery total is at 817. The overall positivity rate for Lancaster County is 6.6%. The Nebraska rate is down from 9.8% to 9.7%. The National rate remains at 9.6%.
There are 21 people hospitalized in Lincoln Fifteen are from Lancaster County and six from other communities.
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, get tested. Begin the process with a free online risk assessment available at BryanHealth.com and CHIHealth.com. Testing is by appointment only. Bryan Health offers drive-through testing at LifePointe, 7501 S. 27th Street. CHI Health St. Elizabeth offers a drive-through testing site at North Star High School, 5801 N. 33rd Street.
Test Nebraska will be in Lincoln at North Star High School, 5801 N. 33rd St. from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, July 20 through 25. Testing is now open to all Lancaster County residents. Testing is by appointment only. To begin the process, go to TestNebraska.com.
The COVID-19 Risk Dial is at “Orange,” indicating a high risk of the virus spreading. Residents are advised to follow these recommendations to protect themselves and others:
- Stay home if possible.
- Stay at least six feet away from others.
- Wear face coverings.
- Wash hands frequently.
- Those at risk of complications from COVID-19 should continue to stay away from others.
For more information, visit COVID19.lincoln.ne.gov or call the Health Department hotline at 402-441-8006.