DODGE COUNTY, Neb. (KMTV) — The Three Rivers Public Health Department announced two additional cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, including one in Dodge County and another in Saunders County.
The health department said the Dodge County resident is a woman in her 30's who is self-isolating at home.
Contact investigations are complete and those who had close contact with the woman were notified. They will all self-quarantine and be monitored twice daily by public health officials.
According to the health department, the case is considered community spread and is Dodge County's 4th case.
The case in Saunders County is a woman in her 20's who is self-isolating at home. She is a close contact of Tuesday's identified case at the Saunders County Department of Corrections.
“We are working with the Saunders County Sheriff’s Department to ensure the health and safety of all employees and inmates,” said Terra Uhing, Executive Director of Three Rivers Public Health Department.
This is Saunders County’s 3rd case.
Additionally, the health department confirmed that Carter House residents were admitted to Midlands Hospital, who have opened a floor as a quarantine unit for patients that either had COVID-19 or were exposed.
“We know that our Carter House residents are getting terrific care and the staff there are equipped to take of them,” said Terra Uhing, Executive Director of Three Rivers Public Health Department.
There are 19 cases in Washington county.