By PPHD
Seven additional COVID-related deaths in the Panhandle are being reported. This brings the total deaths in the Panhandle to 104. The deaths are being announced as follows:
- Cheyenne County male in his 80s
- Morrill County female in her 80s
- Scotts Bluff County
- Two females: one in her 80s, one in her 90s
- Two males: one in his 70s, one in his 90s
- Sheridan County female in her 70s
“We wish to express our sincerest condolences with the friends and loved ones in the loss of our fellow Panhandle residents. We send you peace and comfort especially during this holiday season,” said Kim Engel, Panhandle Public Health District Director.
As we enter a holiday time rich with tradition, consider how you and your family can make the most of it while keeping family, friends, and loved ones safe. Call family and friends to gather thoughts and ideas for virtual games, cooking, decorating, or opening presents.
This is the year for a breather. The holidays can be exciting and full of joy but remember how crazy and stressful the holidays can be? Long travel days, endless to-do lists, extensive cooking, and coordinating schedules for all of the family gatherings normally produce a tremendous amount of stress. Consider how this year provides the opportunity to focus on the most important part of the holidays.
Practice gratitude. There is still much to be thankful for, try to regularly identify and share with others some of the things that you are most grateful for: you and your family’s health, a job, music, friends, and more.
More tips can be found on the Mental Health America website at https://mhanational.org/preparing-holidays-during-covid-19.
Unified Command confirms 137 more cases of COVID in the Panhandle since last reporting on Thursday, December 17. Recoveries are available on the Panhandle dashboard at www.pphd.org. The investigations are underway, all close contacts will be quarantined.
