New health measures released

The North Central District Health Department released updated directed health measures, May 6. They will continue in effect through May 31.

The first change does away with a requirement for entities sponsoring a large event to submit a plan to a local health department.

A second change concerns quarantine measures for school-aged individuals.

Per the DHM, a student who has been exposed to the virus may, in place of quarantine, wear a face covering or mask for 14 days following exposure and social distance and self-monitor twice daily for fever and other symptoms.

If COVID symptoms develop within the 14-day quarantine period, isolation instructions will need to be followed.

To view the full DHM, visit dhhs.ne.gov and click learn and follow the Page to Directed Health Measures.