COVID-19 on the rise again in central Nebraska

HASTINGS, GRAND ISLAND,Neb. (KSNB) – COVID-19 circumstances are again on the upswing in central Nebraska.

Beginning with the South Heartland District Well being Division, director Michele Bever mentioned they’re experiencing a seven-day rolling case complete of round 73 circumstances per 100,000 residents.

This places them within the orange or substantial stage of unfold as of Might 24.

“We had one or two services affected and within the final two weeks there have been 4 services in our district that had a employees or a resident or each testing optimistic, so we now have seen just a little enhance there,” South Heartland District Well being Division director Michele Bever mentioned.

The Central District Well being Division additionally having related points. They’ve a rolling case complete of 125 circumstances per 100,000 residents, and Teresa Anderson mentioned a weak demographic is coming underneath assault from the virus as soon as once more.

“We’re seeing a rise in long run care services who are actually in escape mode so they will require you to put on a masks if you go to go to there and that’s actually to guard our family members who’re in these long run care services from getting sick,” Anderson mentioned.

Each administrators say one of the best ways to guard your self is with a vaccine. If you’d like data on what vaccine you might be eligible for and the place you will get it you’ll be able to name your native well being division.

Central District Well being Division – 308-385-5175

South Heartland District Well being Division – 402-462-6211

Two Rivers Public Well being Division – 1-888-669-7154

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