Cases drop after three month streak, three deaths reported

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During her weekly press conference, Lincoln’s Mayor, along with Health Director Pat Lopez, update the community on our fight against coronavirus.

Unfortunately, Lancaster County reports three more coronavirus deaths, bringing the community total to 118.

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The individuals who have passed away today are identified as two men, one in his 60s the other in his 80s, who were hospitalized, and one man in his 80s who was in a long-term care facility.

However, Friday sees 179 new coronavirus cases bringing the weekly total to 1,139, a milestone for the community.

“This means we are on pace this week to have the first decline and weekly cases since the week ending September 19,” said Health Director Pat Lopez. “One week is not a trend, but this would break a streak of 11 consecutive weeks of either level numbers or an increase in cases.”

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The total number of coronavirus cases is now up to 19,645. While reported recoveries increased from 5,660 to 5,715.

So far 116 coronavirus patients are hospitalized (70 from Lancaster County) with 14 on ventilators.

The weekly positivity rate has also seen a decrease, now at 26.7%.