For the third straight week the COVID-19 Risk Dial remains in elevated yellow as key indicators remain fairly stable. 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 decreased from 523 to 476 for the week ending September 3. Wastewater surveillance showed an increase in virus particles over the past week and the 7-day rolling average of hospitalizations decreased slightly, from 40 last week to 39 on Tuesday.
The Health Department reminds residents that free home COVID-19 test kits are available in the main lobby of the LLCHD, 3131 “O” St., during regular business hours. Test kits are also available at all Lincoln City Library locations.