Two Rivers Reports Additional COVID Related Deaths

December 3rd, 2020 | Chris Cottrell

Kearney, Neb. — Two Rivers Public Health Department in Kearney is disheartened to report 5 additional deaths in the district related to COVID-19. The individuals are a male in his 80s, and a female in her 60s from Buffalo County. In Dawson County the individuals are a female in her 90s. Additionally, in Phelps County,  the individual is a male in his 90s and a Female in her 50s in Kearney County.

Section Planning Supervisor, Katie Mulligan expresses her condolences to the family and friends. She states, “My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time”.

To help prevent further spread of the virus, Jeremy Eschliman, Health Director, strongly urges everyone to stay home when sick, wear face masks while in the community and in the public, and ensure proper hand washing is exercised. He emphasizes the importance of mask usage in preventing the spread of the virus,
especially if people are exhibiting mild, allergy-like symptoms, or are asymptomatic and don’t realize they are infected. Eschliman reminds people that if they have tested for the virus and are awaiting results, they need to stay home until results are received. If businesses have questions on how to help protect their employees and customers, please reach out to the Two Rivers office.

ABOUT TWO RIVERS PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Two Rivers Public Health Department engages collaborative partners, community leaders and the public to promote healthy lifestyles, provide preventative education, assure environmental quality, and create more healthy and safe communities for all who live within the district. Follow TRPHD on Facebook and Twitter
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