Douglas County Health Center resident dies after contracting COVID-19

A man in his 80s who was on hospice care at Douglas County Health Center contracted COVID-19 and subsequently passed away.

A man in his 80s who was on hospice care at Douglas County Health Center contracted COVID-19 and subsequently passed away. The man had several comorbidities but it has been determined that his acute cause of death was due to the COVID-19 virus.

“This is extremely difficult for all of us at the Health Center and our sincere condolences go out to the family,” said Erin Nelson, administrator of Douglas County Health Center. “We will continue to do all that we can to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents and staff.”

Since March 29, 2020, the Health Center has had 18 positive COVID-19 cases – 13 long term care residents and five employees. “On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I would like to offer the family our deepest and most sincere condolences,” said Douglas County Commissioner Mary Ann Borgeson. Douglas County Health Center officials continue to adhere to CDC recommendations and are in constant communication with the infectious disease team at Nebraska Medicine for guidance specific to the COVID-19 pandemic.