LPS releases school-focused COVID-19 dashboard

August 20, 2020 3:15 pm

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Lincoln Public Schools (LPS) releases new school-focused COVID-19 dashboard.

Following established protocols, LPS will announce positive cases and the number of self-isolating or quarantining staff members every Thursday at 2:00 p.m.

According to this week’s report, LPS confirms four positive coronavirus cases. This count includes students and staff who tested positive after being present in a district building within 48 hours of symptoms developing or the COVID-19 test being taken.

The current number of LPS staffers in self-isolation or quarantine is 35. This count includes staff who are self-isolating due to exhibiting symptoms or have been notified of a high-risk contact with COVID-19, and those who have tested positive for COVID-19 and have been directed to quarantine.

In addition to the weekly LPS COVID-19 dashboard report, the district will also be releasing a weekly Wednesday Student Illness Report. This report will detail the number of families reporting their students’ absence due to illness, including bother in-person and remote learners. This week, only one percent of students are reported absent.