OMAHA, Neb. (KMTV) — As coronavirus cases come in throughout our area on Monday, KMTV will update this story with the latest numbers. Check back often for updates. The latest updates will be posted at the top. You can find our full coronavirus coverage here.
NEBRASKA
LINCOLN-LANCASTER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
- 19 lab-confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Lancaster County today, bringing the community total to 3,486.
- The number of deaths in the community remains at 19.
- Recoveries: up from 1,601 to 1,614
Overall positivity rate:
- Lancaster County – remains at 6.7 percent
- State – remains at 9.4 percent
- National – remains at 9 percent
Hospitalizations for COVID-19 positive patients: 15 with seven from Lancaster County and eight from other communities (two on ventilators).
The testing process begins with a free online risk assessment available at BryanHealth.com, CHIHealth.com or TestNebraska.com. Drive through test sites include:
- Bryan Health: LifePointe, 7501 S. 27th St.
- CHI Health St. Elizabeth: Gateway Mall, 6100 “O” St., northwest corner of the mall.
- Test Nebraska: Gateway Mall, northwest corner of the mall. Test Nebraska appointment times are from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 6 p.m. today through Saturday.
The COVID-19 Risk Dial is at “Orange,” indicating a high risk of the virus spreading.
DOUGLAS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
- The Health Department reported 54 new cases of COVID-19. That brings the total number of cases in Douglas County to 12,180 since the outbreak began in March.
- During the past day, the Health Department received no new death certificates related to COVID-19. The total number of lives lost in the county from the pandemic remains at 143.
#coronavirus
— Courtney Johns (@CourtneyJohnsTV) August 17, 2020
Nebraska's 7-day average positivity rate is at 9.5. Here is a look at the latest data:
361 total deaths
131 new cases
30,372 total cases
22,483 recovered pic.twitter.com/b3nCWHO4Ax
THREE RIVERS PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT:
- Dodge County: 855 cases
- Saunders County: 177 cases
- Washington County: 141 cases
- Total 3RPHD Case Count: 1173 case
NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
- 3 inmates have tested positive for COVID-19 at Phelps County Corrections
- To date, 13 NDCS inmates have tested positive
- 10 have recovered
IOWA
#coronavirus
— Courtney Johns (@CourtneyJohnsTV) August 17, 2020
Two more IA nursing homes are experiencing outbreaks. Here's a look at the latest data:
1 new death
976 total deaths
214 new cases
52,617 total cases
40,690 recovered
31 long-term care facility outbreaks pic.twitter.com/rdUz2cGszX