News Release West Central District Health Department
NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-The risk dial moved from a 1.78 up to a 1.94, which is in the moderate risk level. There were changes in the following variables that contributed to movement in the dial:
Decrease in the following:
- Measure ID R1: Cases
Increase in the following:
- Measure ID R4: ICU Availability
New Variable:
- Vaccination
Variable Removed:
- Contact Tracing
There have been 40 new cases of COVID-19 reported to WCDHD.
While in the Moderate Risk category, physical distance of 6 feet or greater, wearing face coverings when outside the home, frequent handwashing (or use of hand sanitizer), staying home if you are having flu-like or COVID-like symptoms, disinfecting high touch surfaces, and having at-risk and vulnerable people remain home are recommended as the greatest tools in reducing the spread of COVID-19. For more information on recommendations for the various risk categories of the WCDHD Community Risk Dial, please visit the COVID-19 Risk Dial page on our website.
For COVID-19 case number updates within the West Central District Health Department Jurisdiction, check the WCDHD Dashboard HERE.