NORTH PLATTE, Neb. (WCDHD)-The risk dial moved from a 3.65 up to a 3.77 this week, which remains in the severe risk level. There were changes in the following variables that contributed to movement in the dial:
We had an increase in the following:
- Measure ID R5: ICU Availability
- Measure ID R6: Ventilator Availability
- Measure ID R9: Testing Turnaround Time
The COVID-19 Risk Dial contains recommended guidance to help prevent and control the spread of COVID-19.
While in the Severe 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.
View the Community Risk Dial page HERE
View the WCDHD COVID-19 Dashboard HERE