News ReleaseNORTH PLATTE, Neb.-West Central District Health Department (WCDHD)
has completed the close contact investigations for the three
confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lincoln County. All direct contacts
identified are currently self-quarantining for 14 days as recommended
by WCDHD. The investigation also determined that one case recently
traveled to South Dakota. This additional information did not impact
the outcome of WCDHD’s investigation. 
“We
want to continue to remind everyone on the importance of social
distancing. Immediately isolating when ill and quarantining with high
risk exposure will help mitigate the spread of infection.” said
Shannon Vanderheiden executive director of WCDHD. 
Public
health officials would like to remind everyone that if you have a
fever of over 100.4 or symptoms of respiratory illness, please
self-isolate and contact your healthcare provider or your local
health department.

WCDHD completes close contact investigation for 3 Lincoln County COVID-19 cases