Positive COVID-19 case reported in Antelope County

North Central District Health Department reported Monday they were made aware of a positive COVID-19 case in Antelope County.

The individual and family are in quarantine.

According to a press release from NCDHD, public health officials have initiated contact investigations and have been assessing potential exposure.

All identified close contacts will self-quarantine, at home, and be actively monitored twice daily by public health officials for fever and respiratory symptoms.

Community exposure times related to the case include

• March 25, Casey's General Store, in Neligh, at 12 p.m. - low risk;

• March 25, Clearwater Market, between 1 and 3 p.m. - low risk; and

• March 27, Clearwater Market, 4 p.m. - low risk.

Anyone who believes they have been exposed should self-monitor symptoms. Individuals who feel they are ill should call their provider and follow their next steps.

Monday evening, NCDHD officials said they could not respond to questions if the Antelope County case was tied to a positive case of a Norfolk healthcare provider who does not live in Norfolk since the investigation is ongoing.

The possibiity of community spread is also under investigation.

To stay informed on COVID-19 cases in the region, visit NCDHD's website at https://ncdhdne.wordpress.com or the organization's Facebook Page.

Nebraska Department of Health and Human Srvices has a webpage devoted to COVID-19 coverage. It is available at http://dhhs.ne.gov/pages/Coronavirus.aspx.