Health department reports rise in respiratory illnesses in Lancaster County
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department has reported an increase in respiratory illnesses.
Health officials said 233 COVID-19 cases were reported last week, which is an increase from 201 cases the previous week.
Flu is also increasing, with a positivity rate of 10.6% last week, compared with 5.6% the week prior.
RSV saw a slight decrease in positivity rate last week, at 10.2%, compared with 14.6% the previous week.
Officials are urging people to take everyday preventive actions:
- Get vaccinated
- If you are sick, stay home
- Wash hands often
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- If you have COVID-like symptoms, wear a mask
- Clean and disinfect surfaces
At-home COVID-19 test kits are still available in the main lobby of the health department during regular business hours. You can also find tests at all of the Lincoln City Libraries.
