OMAHA, Neb. (AP) - Health officials have confirmed 11 new cases of coronavirus in Nebraska to give the state a total of 50 cases.
Douglas County health officials reported eight new cases Saturday and another new case on Sunday. Six of the cases are related to travel, and three of the cases had contact with a previous positive case in the area.
Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert said she doesn't think additional restrictions are needed beyond the current state orders to avoid all gatherings over 10 people and stay at home when possible. Restaurants have also ended all dine-in service in the Omaha area and bars in the area have been closed.
"People in Omaha are being very compliant," Stothert said. "What we are doing right now we think is working."
Health officials in Lancaster and Buffalo counties also announced the second cases in both those counties. Both of those new cases are family members of the first case in each county.
For most people, the coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.
Health officials said a 48-year-old Lancaster County man who tested positive for COVID-19 visited Charleston's Restaurant and Freezing Moo in Omaha on March 15 before he was diagnosed with the illness. Anyone who was at those businesses that afternoon should monitor themselves for symptoms, such as a fever and cough, for 14 days.