Kearney, Neb. — Fifty new cases of COVID-19 were reported by Two Rivers Public Health Department in the seven-county region it serves for Tuesday, Oct. 20.
New confirmed cases for Tuesday include: Buffalo County-21, Dawson County-6, Franklin County-5, Harlan County-1, Kearney County-3, Phelps County-14.
A media release from Two Rivers says COVID-19 is still circulating and continued actions are needed to prevent the spread of illness.
District officials say actions needed include:
Know how it spreads, Wash your hands often, Avoid close contact, Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others, Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue or your sleeve, Clean and disinfect, Monitor your overall health, Specifically monitor for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and Stay home if you have symptoms or are awaiting test results.
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