NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-Officials with the West Central District Health Department (WCDHD) say another Lincoln County resident has tested positive for COVID-19.
Officials said Wednesday that a Lincoln County man in his 60s has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently self-isolating at home and recovering.
There are now 23 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the six-county WCDHD service area, with two deaths.
Testing is available and WCDHD officials encourage people to get tested. Anyone who is symptomatic and/or believes they have possibly been exposed to the virus is strongly encouraged to get tested. This will allow for quarantining and contact tracing.
Officials say 561 people have been tested which is 1.6% of the Lincoln County population. Currently, three cases are "under investigation."
If you are interested in testing, contact WCDHD at (308) 696-1201 or the Great Plains Health COVID Line at (308) 568-8040.
Antibody testing is available at Pathology Services, P.C in North Platte or by contacting the Great Plains Health COVID Line.