Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Saline Co. Has 11 Confirmed Cases of COVID-19; Statewide Testing Plan Announced



Saline County's number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has grown to 11 as of Tuesday evening, up from six on Sunday. No deaths are reported. 

That's according to official preliminary data as collected by Johns Hopkins COVID-19 map.

The latest news release (dated Sunday, April 19) from Public Health Solutions -- the local health board -- shows the following cases:
  • Female, 50s, Saline County, close contact of previously reported case;
  • Male, 30s, Saline County, exposure under investigation;
  • Male, 20s, Saline County, exposure under investigation. 
Saline County's new total compares 92 confirmed cases and 1 death in Lancaster County. 

There have been 28 confirmed cases and 1 death reported in Gage County, 4 cases in Seward County, and no cases reported in Fillmore, Jefferson or Thayer counties. 

Meanwhile, Nebraska officials are promoting TestNebraska, a new initiative in partnership with the state and private corporations. The goal is to dramatically increase the rate of COVID-19 testing so Nebraskans can have better access to testing and help stem the spread of COVID-19 to get us back to normal as quickly as possible. You can take part in this program by clicking here.

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