Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Coronavirus Disease, or COVID-19, is a new respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. While CDC officials consider this a serious public health threat, the immediate health risk to the public is considered low at this time. This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. The Health Department is committed to ensuring our residents and healthcare professionals have access to the most up-to-date information to ensure the health and safety of themselves, their patients, and our community. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is closely monitoring this outbreak and publishes the most accurate and timely COVID-19 information. Please visit the CDC's website for more information.

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some causing illness in people and others that circulate among animals, including camels, cats and bats. Some viruses are highly contagious (like measles), while other viruses are less so. At this time, it’s unclear how easily or sustainably this virus is spreading between people. Current symptoms reported for patients with COVID-19 have included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough, and difficulty breathing.

COVID-19 Positive Case Count by Day the Health Department was Notified (plus mode of transmission); Sarpy and Cass County

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
March 8	March 9	March 10	March 11	March 12	March 13 1 Case	March 14
March 15	March 16 1 Case	March 17	March 18 1 Case	March 19 1 Case	March 20	March 21 2 Cases
March 22 1 Case	March 23 1 Case	March 24	March 25 3 Cases	March 26 1 Case	March 27 1 Case	March 28
March 29 2 Cases	March 30 1 Case	March 31 3 Cases	April 1 1 Case	April 2 9 Cases	April 3 2 Cases	April 4
April 5 4 Cases	April 6 2 Cases	April 7 1 Case	April 8 1 Case	April 9 2 Cases	April 10	April 11 1 Case
April 12 2 Cases	April 13 3 Cases	April 14 1 Case	April 15 1 Case	April 16 1 Case	April 17	April 18 5 Cases
April 19 1 Case	April 20 1 Case	April 21	April 22 5 Cases	April 23 6 Cases	April 24 7 Cases	April 25 10 Cases
April 26 8 Cases	April 27 5 Cases	April 28 1 Case	April 29 19 Cases	April 30 7 Cases	May 1 9 Cases	May 2 5 Cases
May 3 5 Cases	May 4 10 Cases	May 5 12 Cases	May 6 14 Cases	May 7 17 Cases	May 8 27 Cases	May 9 8 Cases
May 10 8 Cases	May 11 12 Cases	May 12 7 Cases	May 13 20 Cases	May 14 18 Cases	May 15 12 Cases	May 16 28 Cases
May 17 6 Cases	May 18 13 Cases	May 19 15 Cases	May 20 25 Cases	May 21 23 Cases	May 22 19 Cases	May 23 17 Cases
May 24 18 Cases	May 25 16 Cases	May 26 9 Cases	May 27 35 Cases	May 28 28 Cases	May 29 37 Cases	May 30 36 Cases
May 31 44 Cases	June 1 22 Cases	June 2 32 Cases	June 3 32 Cases	June 4 23 Cases	June 5 12 Cases	June 6 12 Cases
June 7 7 Cases	June 8 16 Cases	June 9 11 Cases	June 10 22 Cases	June 11 27 Cases	June 12 20 Cases	June13 20 Cases
June 14 14 Cases	June 15 16 Cases	June 16 18 Cases	June 17 29 Cases	June 18 15 Cases	June 19 11 Cases	June 20 13 Cases
June 21 20 Cases	June 22 24 Cases	June 23 12 Cases	June 24 9 Cases	June 25 17 Cases	June 26 21 Cases	June 27 26 Cases
June 28 12 Cases	June 29 29 Cases	June 30 14 Cases	July 1 10 Cases	July 2 17 Cases	July 3 20 Cases	July 4 20 Cases
July 5 4 Cases	July 6 9 Cases	July 7 20 Cases	July 8 12 Cases	July 9 23 Cases	July 10	July 11

Travel

International Travel Health Notices: CDC recommendations for postponing or canceling travel to international countries affected by COVID-19.
Important Information for Travelers Regarding Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Effective June 1, 2020

Travelers

Nebraskans returning home from international travel (excluding healthcare workers, commuters, and other unique groups as defined below) should self-quarantine and self-monitor for 14 days upon return/arrival. Those staying less than 14 days in Nebraska should self-quarantine and self-monitor for the duration of their stay.
Every healthcare worker who returns from international travel should consult with a trained medical professional at their facility (e.g., infection preventionist or physician) and establish a specific infection control protocol (e.g., PPE while at work, self-monitoring, self-quarantine) that mitigates patient and co-worker exposures. Special considerations should be taken for those working with high-risk patients (e.g., patients in long-term care, chronic heart or lung conditions, diabetes, pregnant women).
All individuals should limit public interactions, practice strict social distancing, and self-monitor for symptoms. All individuals who develop fever or respiratory illness symptoms, should immediately self-isolate, and report to a healthcare provider if symptoms are severe or medical attention is needed (calling ahead, when possible). If symptoms are mild, follow home care guidance and guidance to discontinue self-isolation.

Outlook Enrichment Hotline for Blind and Visually Impaired

It can be overwhelming to find the resources you need during this challenging time, especially if you have poor or no vision. If you can’t see or can’t see very well, call Outlook Enrichment’s COVID-19 Help Line at 531-365-5059 for assistance from people who understand vision challenges and want to help. This line is staffed 8 to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Messages received outside of these times will be answered within 24 hours. These resources can also be found at outlookne.org/covidhelp.

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