Richardson County Case Confirmed
Health Department says people with symptoms should stay home
By News Channel Nebraska
AUBURN – The Southeast District Health Department has confirmed an additional case of coronavirus within the district. The additional case includes a man in his 30s that lives in Richardson County.
A press release Sunday from the health department says all identified close contacts are asked to self-quarantine.
Individuals with symptoms consistent with COVID-19 should self-isolate to avoid transmitting the virus to others.
COVID-19 symptoms include cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell. In many cases, a person will have more than one of these symptoms.
As of May 24, the total cumulative confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the district is 16.
Case counts by county are:
- Johnson – 6
- Nemaha – 2
- Otoe – 6
- Pawnee – 0
- Richardson – 2