By PPHD
Unified Command confirms two new cases for COVID-19 in Scotts Bluff County. A female in her 20s is a close contact of a previously positive case and a male in his 40s was contracted through community spread.
The investigations are complete, all close contacts will be quarantined and actively monitored twice daily for fever and respiratory symptoms by public health officials. There are no community exposure sites identified. Exposure is defined as at least 15 minutes, less than six feet apart.
March 2-May 27, 2020
Total Tests Completed: 2,533
Positive: 107
Deaths: 0
Recovered: 73
Active cases: 34
Box Butte County: 2 cases (1 active, 1 recovered)
Cheyenne County: 10 cases (1 active, 9 recovered)
Dawes County: 1 case (recovered)
Kimball County: 10 Cases (10 recovered)
Morrill County: 11 Cases (3 active, 8 recovered)
Scotts Bluff County: 73 Cases (29 active, 44 recovered)
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.