SARPY COUNTY, Neb. (KMTV) — 3/24/20 update:
The Sarpy/Cass County Health Department announced Tuesday that of the four cases announced Monday, three are travel related and one is community spread.
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Additional cases of coronavirus were identified in Washington, Madison, Sarpy, Cass and Douglas counties on Monday.
According to the Nebraska Dept. of Health and Human Services (DHHS), there are now 61 cases statewide.
New cases include the following:
- A man and a woman in their 60's who are Washington County residents. They recently traveled and are self-isolating at home.
- A woman in her 30's from Madison County who is self-isolating at home - https://elvphd.org/ [icm-tracking.meltwater.com].
- Three cases in Sarpy and one in Cass - https://www.sarpycasshealthdepartment.org/ [icm-tracking.meltwater.com].
- Four cases in Douglas County.
DHHS said investigations are underway to identify those who came into close contact with the individuals.
All close contacts identified will self-quarantine and be monitored twice daily by public health officials.