Oct 22, 2020

WCDHD: Community Risk Dial rises, remains at Elevated (Orange) level

Posted Oct 22, 2020 11:00 PM
As of October 22, 2020
As of October 22, 2020

News Release WCDHD

NORTH PLATTE, Neb.-The risk dial moved from a 2.88 up to a 2.92 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 an increase in the following:

  1. Measure ID R12: Medical & Surgical Beds

Now more than ever we are calling on the canteen spirit of our community members. It is up to each of us to do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19. Something as simple as wearing a mask in public, social distancing, avoiding crowded places, close contact, and confined spaces can make a huge difference in the fight against COVID-19. Our community members have the power to flatten the curve of COVID-19 across the U.S. by simply wearing a mask. #MaskUpAmerica

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