By PPHD
Thirteen additional COVID-related deaths in the Panhandle are being reported. This brings the total deaths in the Panhandle to 95. The deaths are being announced as follows:
- Cheyenne County
- Two males in their 60s
- Kimball County
- Male in his 80s
- Morrill County
- Female in her 80s
- Two males: one in his 70s & one in his 80s
- Scotts Bluff County
- Four females: one in her 70s, two in their 80s, & one in her 90s
- Two males: one in his 60s & one in his 80s
- Sheridan County
- Male in his 80s
“We share our heartfelt sympathies with the friends and loved ones in the loss of our fellow Panhandle residents. We wish you peace and comfort especially during this holiday season,” said Kim Engel, Panhandle Public Health District Director.
As we are enduring months of the COVID pandemic, we all may know someone that experienced the virus through mild, moderate, or severe symptoms, hospitalization, or had a friend or loved one pass from it. On a busy Scottsbluff street, fastened to a tree holds the story of a life lost to COVID. It states, “COVID killed John, my brother, please wear a mask.”
Each person’s story is unique and we remind our fellow Panhandle residents why this underscores the importance of dealing more kindly with one another and remaining stringent with COVID prevention.
Unified Command confirms 263 more cases of COVID in the Panhandle since last reporting on Monday, December 10. Recoveries are available on the Panhandle dashboard at www.pphd.org. The investigations are underway, all close contacts will be quarantined.
March 2-December 10, 2020
- Total Tests Conducted: 28,069
- Positive: 6,790
- Recovered: 5,108
- Active Cases: 1,587
- Last Week’s Positivity Rate: 58.9%
- Deaths: 95
- Active Hospitalizations: 52
- Total Cumulative Hospitalizations: 411
- Last week’s cases: 501
- Doubling time (November 5-December 8): 33 days