March 31, 2021—Four Corners Health Department COVID-19 Update and 1 New Death

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March 31, 2021—Four Corners Health Department COVID-19 Update and 1 New Death

The recent death of a Seward County man in his 90’s has been confirmed as COVID-19 related.  This increases the total District COVID-19 related deaths to 74, and Seward County to 31.  Polk County remains at 18 total COVID-19 related deaths; York County at 13; and Butler County at 12.

In the past 2 days (March 30-31), there were 9 new cases of COVID-19 reported in the District:

  • Seward County added 8 new cases for 1,927 cases total.
  • Polk County increased by 1 for 581 total cases.
  • Butler County had no new cases and totals 850.
  • York County remains at 1,706 with no new cases.

As of March 31, the total cumulative number of COVID-19 cases in the Four Corners District is 5,064.  There were 92 new cases in the previous 14 days, with 42 of those cases recorded in the past 7 days.

Please join us for our County Community Briefings taking place via Zoom on Thursday, April 1, 2021.  These briefings provide important local COVID-19 updates, and you will hear from community leaders about how they are addressing issues during the pandemic.  The briefing schedule is York County (8:30 am), Polk County (10 am), Seward County (1 pm) and Butler County (2:30 pm).  Connection information can be found at www.fourcorners.ne.gov or by calling 402-362-2621.

For any questions, please contact Four Corners at 402-362-2621 or visit the website at www.fourcorners.ne.gov.  To register to be vaccinated for COVID, please go to vaccinate.ne.gov .