By PPHD
Chadron Verizon was recently notified that an employee was confirmed positive with COVID and five other employees identified as close contacts will be self-quarantining.
If you were at the Chadron Verizon at any of the following dates/times, you may have been exposed to COVID. Please monitor for symptoms, and get tested if you are feeling any signs of illness:
Tuesday, August 25: 11:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, August 26: 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 27: 12:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Chadron store will be closed over the weekend and beginning Monday, August 31 they will be open again with staffing from another location. The store will operate on limited hours and for appointment-only Monday-Friday 10am-6pm MT. Please call 308-207-3093 to set up an appointment.
“We are working closely with health officials to mitigate any further risk. Our plan for continuity will still assist customers in the meanwhile and want our employees and customers to remain safe and healthy too,” said Marcus Malcom, District Manager.
If anyone is experiencing any of the following: cough, fever, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, body chills, headache, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, immediately call 402-207-9377 or visit testnebraska.com to schedule testing.
Free testing is offered at various locations throughout the area and Chadron Community Hospital: Mondays and Fridays, 7-9am. Other testing opportunities for symptomatic patients may be available through the hospital as ordered by your Primary Care Practitioner, call the Hospital at 747-2466 with questions.
We all have a part in the important prevention of COVID-19.
Panhandle Public Health District, Region 21, 22, and 23 Emergency Management, and Scotts Bluff County Health Department are working as a unified command on this evolving situation. Essential updates will be regularly communicated to the public and community partners.
For the most up to date information from the CDC, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
Panhandle Public Health District is working together to improve the health, safety, and quality of life for all who live, learn, work, and play in the Panhandle. Our vision is that we are a healthier and safer Panhandle Community. Visit our website www.pphd.org.