WCDHD lowers Community Risk Dial slightly, remains 'Elevated'

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-COVID-19 Community Risk Dial remains in the elevated risk level

The risk dial moved from a 2.12 down to a 2.0 this week, which remains within the elevated risk level. There were changes in the following variables that contributed to movement in the dial:

We had decreases in the following (please reference the WCDHD risk dial website page for additional information):

1. Measure ID R4: Average Daily Hospitalization
2. Measure ID R7: Community Spread
3. Measure ID R11: Individuals Affected

We had an increase in the following:

1. Measure ID R12: Medical & Surgical Beds

The risk dial will be updated every Thursday after the information is reviewed by the Public Health Command Center. Dial updates are posted HERE.